?Kina Pie is a traditional New Zealand recipe that is made with kina, a type of sea urchin. The kina is cooked in a pie dish with a variety of other ingredients, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and cheese. The pie is then baked until the kina is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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. The tongues should be scraped from the shell with a spoon taking care not to include any membrane or grit.
Method: 1. Place alternate layers of kina and breadcrumbs, into a buttered pie dish finishing with a layer of breadcrumbs.
2. Cover with chopped bacon.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until the crumbs and bacon are crisp and the tongues are cooked.