Beyond the Recipe

Uhu — Parrotfish

What the recipe doesn't tell you

Hawaiian Fish · Reef

Where This Comes From

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.

The Context

Hawaiian Fish

What the Recipe Won't Tell You

Where It Goes Wrong

INSUFFICIENT: Overcooked or from ecologically sensitive reefs.

The Principles Behind It

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.

The Right Ingredients

Chlorurus perspicillatus