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Kahuku, Sea Asparagus

Latin Name: Salicornia europaea

Tableside Information:

Common Names: Sea Bean, Glasswort, Pickleweed, Samphire

Tender flesh with a briny "Vegetable" appeal
Briny, Bright Green, Tender, Clean "Green" flavor

Food Information:

THE KAHUKU - This is a great product for allowing bright greens and succulent structure to accent seafood plating. Kahuku has an abundance of salt and should be cooked in plenty of liquid or stem with no salt added. It is a great compliment to lighter flavors and very lightly seasoned proteins.
Blanch, Steam, Boil, Poach

 

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Seasonality:

Year Round

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Range & Habitat:

Southern Pacific & Hawaii

Origin:

Hawaii

Producer:

Hawaiian Fleet

Harvest Method:

Foraged