Kina Pie
Description
This International dessert features Fresh Kina tongue, Breadcrumbs, Bacon. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Kina or sea eggs are a staple Maori food for those fortunate enough to live close to the sea.
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Kina is found at low tide in rock crevices and under ledges of rock.
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They should only be gathered however in summer when they are sweet.
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Maori lore says it is best for them to be gathered at low tide on the first, second and third days after a full moon.
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When opened the shell will be found to contain a mass of fine grit and shell, a purple membrane and five tongues which are red.
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The tongues should be scraped from the shell with a spoon taking care not to include any membrane or grit.
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Method: 1.
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Place alternate layers of kina and breadcrumbs, into a buttered pie dish finishing with a
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layer of breadcrumbs.
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Cover with chopped bacon.
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Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until the crumbs and bacon are crisp and the tongues are cooked
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 495.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.2g36%
- Saturated Fat 7.4g37%
- Cholesterol 23.0mg8%
- Sodium 1232.3mg52%
- Total Carbohydrate 46.2g16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 0.6g
- Protein 25.6g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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