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ʻAweoweo — Bigeye

Hawaiian Fish

Overview

ʻAweoweo (Priacanthus spp., bigeye) is one of the “red fish” alongside menpachi and kumu. Big-eyed nocturnal fish with red/bronze skin. Caught with net or hook and line. Good for broiling or drying. Ancient Hawaiians associated schools of ʻAweoweo appearing near shore with significant events.

Key Principles

1. Broiled or dried. Good eating despite being overshadowed by kumu and menpachi.

Pro Tips

Broiled or dried. Good eating despite being overshadowed by kumu and menpachi.

Source

Pacific Migration Trail

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Priacanthus spp.

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