Fish & seafood
Palolo (palolo)
Marine worms that Samoans harvest once a year, during the full moon of October or November, near the reefs. They are prepared simply with lime, for a delicate, sea-fresh flavour.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the palolo worms thoroughly in cold water to remove sand and impurities.
- Squeeze the juice of the limes into a small bowl.
- Finely slice the red onion and add it to the lime juice with a pinch of salt.
- Add the drained palolo worms and mix gently.
- Let them marinate for 10 minutes, until the flesh changes colour.
- Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve straight away, with boiled taro.
Variations and tips
Cooked version. Poach them for 2 minutes in salted simmering water before squeezing over the lime.
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American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
Original Ecomely recipe.