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Nenue — Rudderfish/Pilot Fish

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Hawaiian Fish · Reef

Nenue (Kyphosus spp.) is the Hawaiian rudderfish — 1–2 feet long, variable in colour, netted just inside or outside the reef. Preferred raw. An ancient Hawaiian staple reef fish.

Hawaiian Fish

1. EXCEPTIONAL: Fresh nenue as sashimi or poke. The raw preparation is traditional.

Kyphosus spp.

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