Prawn skewers & black mint pesto

My cooking lately is quite minimal as it has been inspired by recent island life. Every island I’ve ever been to has a certain attitude of serene coolness. No fuss, easygoing, cool but without the ego behind it. And this is how being on an island profoundly influences your mind flow. Already the sea voyage feels cathartic, draining land dust away and when the wast empty horizon opens in front of you, you sort of really feel the edge of the earth, the bend of it. The wast waters around the islands make you feel distant and disconnected. Funny thing is that it feels so safe. For example, if zombie apocalypse would happen. Or there is a full inbox pending.

Island people don’t complicate. They make use of everything around them and the sheer simplicity of it is beautiful. Their attitude is calm, courageous, but without force. They carry a belief with them that everything will be ok. No matter what shit hits the fan, they will somehow fix the fan. If it still won’t spin, we’ll have a cool drink instead. Islands make you realize you don’t need all that much to live. And most importantly what you really need. No it’s not the wi-fi. No, not the bra eighter. Always pack them, never wear them. It’s good for the mind, to get the grasp of the true priorities. Doesn’t last long on land, but then later again comes the time to let go of the land. So, while this island spirit lasts these spicy prawn skewers with chilli rub are best when matched with refreshing mint pesto for balance. No plates, no forks, you don’t need that really.

Mint pesto:

• 1 cup loosely packed black mint leaves
• 1 chopper garlic clove
• 1/3 cup
• juice from 1/4 lime
• pepper, salt

Chop mint leaves finely, mix it with all ingredients. Serve with prawn skewers straight of the grill.