Yabbies Provencal

• 1 kg (2 lbs) live yabbies (crayfish)
• ⅓ cup (100

Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based saucepan over a high heat. Add the mirepoix and soften briefly over a medium heat without browning.

Add the yabbies (crayfish) and toss them in the oil mixture until they colour (approximately 2 minutes).

Pour the Cognac into the pan and light the alcohol as it evaporates. When the flames have died down, add the tomato paste (purée) and contin