Puhi — Hawaiian Eel
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Hawaiian Fish
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Description
Puhi (Moray and conger eels, various species) were an important food fish in ancient Hawaiʻi. Many varieties inhabit Hawaiian reefs. The puhi pahu (conger eel) was particularly noted. Eel flesh is rich, oily, and flavourful — excellent grilled, smoked, or simmered. In modern Hawaiʻi, the Japanese unagi influence has added a sweet-soy glazed preparation. Ancient Hawaiians had deep knowledge of eel behaviour and habitat — specific reef caves were known to hold specific eel species, and this knowledge was transmitted across generations.
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