Opihi: Them’s Good Eatin’
‘Opihi, also known as limpets, are little mollusks and a Hawaiian lu’au delicacy that are exceptionally good if you”re into shellfish. However, the little shelled critters have been overharvested over the years, and so not only are the pickings slim, but government is considering bans on selling and picking ‘opihi. This means that some restaurants and lu’aus are importing limpets from as far as Ireland.
If you are able to get your hands on enough ‘opihi to make a nice dish, try this excellent BBQ ‘opihi recipe from Bobby Flay. Just remember, whatever you do, don’t eat ‘opihi in front of the sea.
You can learn more about limpets from the Waikiki Aquarium.
Photo by Flickr–Creative Commons, by Eric_Caballero
Comments Off