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Uhu — Parrotfish

Hawaiian Fish

Overview

Traditional: eaten raw, mixed with mashed liver and limu. Modern: grilled whole, pan-fried, or steamed. The red uhu was preferred over the green variety. The flesh is firm, white, and sweet. The liver, mixed into the raw preparation, adds richness and a faintly mineral character.

Key Principles

1. EXCEPTIONAL: Fresh-caught red uhu, eaten raw with its own liver and fresh limu. The ancient Hawaiian preparation. 4. INSUFFICIENT: Overcooked or from ecologically sensitive reefs.

Pro Tips

EXCEPTIONAL: Fresh-caught red uhu, eaten raw with its own liver and fresh limu. The ancient Hawaiian preparation.

Common Mistakes

INSUFFICIENT: Overcooked or from ecologically sensitive reefs.

Source

Pacific Migration Trail

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INSUFFICIENT: Overcooked or from ecologically sensitive reefs.

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