Gathering cockles in NZ and making vietnamese pancakes.

However, the safest way to consume cockles is cooked. Cooked and shelled cockles can be bought in jars, preserved in brine or vinegar. Cockles can be used in seafood pies or tossed into salads.

Meanwhile, heat the cider in a large pan, add the cockles and cook over a medium heat with the lid on, shaking the pan every ...

If the water becomes dirty, drain the cockles, rinse out the bowl, then add fresh water and salt in the same amounts as before. When cooked briefly, cockles often remain tightly closed ...

Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the leek and fry gently until softened. Add the cockles and cook for a few minutes until heated through. Season to taste with pepper and vinegar; set aside.

I read that the stall owner takes in 20kg of cockles daily. Impressive! A little notice— if you’re uncomfortable at the thought of consuming raw or half-cooked cockles, just inform the stall owner ...