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Video: Kimi Werner's Stuffed Uhu or Parrotfish

In MeatEater Season 10, Part 2, I take Steve and Cal out spearfishing for uhu, also known as parrotfish. Stuffed uhu is a classic backyard barbecue dish in Hawaii that incorporates sweet and savory flavors with lap cheong sausage, assorted vegetables, and a mayonnaise-based sauce. After the parrotfish is slit up and stuffed, we wrap it in banana leaves to add a unique flavor and prevent any of the contents from sticking to the foil while cooking...

Video: How to Steam Fish Like a Hawaiian

Choosing a favorite fish is almost impossible for me because the ocean has such a variety of unique species, and hunting and cooking each one provides different learning opportunities. But here in Hawai'i, one fish does stand out above the rest in both of these departments. Mu always challenges me. Mu are smart, elusive, and almost solely responsible for increasing my breath-hold. Their diet of sea urchins and small crustaceans also make them...

Video: How to Make Stuffed Awa with Kimi Werner

I heard that milkfish are incredibly popular to eat in the Philippines. So I decided to experiment with a Filipino recipe called rellenong bangus, or stuffed milkfish. I learned quickly that the milkfish in the Philippines are farmed and only raised to about 2 or 3 pounds. So this large wild 10-pound milkfish or awa, that I speared required a lot more elbow grease when it came to removing the skin from the flesh in one piece. I also learned that...