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How do you harvest Limu KOHU?
When collecting limu kohu it’s best to pinch or cut the upright stems leaving the base to grow new stems. After picking the Limu it will be soaked overnight in fresh water to reduce the bitter iodine flavor, then the Limu will be drained, salted and rolled into tight balls or packed in airtight containers.
How do you eat limu?
Limu are served as vegetables in stews, poke, and salads; as condiments, adding zest to the meals; and are an important source of minerals, and vitamins, including vitamins A, C, B12, and riboflavin.
Are all limu edible?
In Hawaii, there are approximately one hundred names for kinds of limu, sixty of which can be matched with scientific names. Hundreds of species or marine algae were once found in Hawaii. Many limu are edible, and used in the cuisine throughout most of Polynesia.
Is limu an algae?
Edible algae in Hawaii are called limu, and are used both for food and cultural practices. The Hawaiians consumed and used the most limu species of any of the Pacific Islanders. In the Hawaiian diet, limu served as a condiment, adding zest to meals or eaten raw with fish and poi.
Where does Limu KOHU grow?
Hawaii
Limu kohu (Asparagopsis taxiformis) is a red algae that grows in the intertidal zones surrounding Hawaii. Found in areas with high wave action, this species grows on shallow reefs and papa (rocky flats), at depths of about 12 meters or less (it requires a lot of light).
What does limu taste like?
While it can be found in ocean waters, it is also farmed in fresh waters, so if you purchase it from a store it will most likely have a very mild in flavor. But for those who love that ocean flavor, try kala (shaped rather like miniature Christmas trees). It has a strong, salty taste preferred by many locals.
Where is Limu KOHU from?
Is limu an Ogo?
Limu means “seaweed” in Hawaiian and could refer to any number of different types. Often, the “limu” in your bowl will be ogo (see below).
What does limu mean in Hawaiian?
Hawaii. : a water plant especially : any of more than 70 various edible seaweeds.
What do you do with limu kohu after harvest?
Once harvested, limu kohu is soaked in water to mellow its pungency. After soaking, the limu kohu is salted, dried, pounded, and rolled into small balls for storage and preservation. Unlike many other varieties of limu, limu kohu is not cultivated and can only be harvested from wild populations.
What can you eat with limu in Hawaii?
Limu is used as a condiment (often mixed with inamona) or eaten as a vegetable, added to salads, stews, meat, and raw fish dishes. Hawaii is one of the areas of Polynesia where the consumption of seaweed is still a common practice. There are over 100 Hawaiian names for various kinds of limu.
How long does a fermented Limu of Hawaii last?
Cut 1/2″ above base and clean carefully (remove all sand). Add a light amount of salt after draining and refrigerate in tightly covered container. Will keep for up to ten days, when it will deveop a fermented ordor.
What did the olden times eat for LIMU?
In the olden times, limu was the third component of a nutritionally balanced diet consisting of fish and poi. While limu primarily supplied variety and interest, they also added significant amounts of vitamins and other mineral elements to the diet.