Abalone Saimin
Abalone is sustainably farmed on the Kona coast and is considered a highly sought after seafood around the world. This wonderful ingredient is so coveted, that wild stock in many places is now scarce and needs to be heavily regulated.
Big Island Abalone, which supplies the abalone we use, chose to operate their 10-acre aquafarm on the Kona Coast due to the abundance of sunlight. This sunlight is integral in growing the kelp that the abalone feed on.
The Kona Coast also allows the farm access to cold, nutrient-rich seawater, pumped from 3000 feet.
Poached abalone is incorporated into a local favorite comfort food - saimin, but served brothless. The result is a luxurious, almost pasta-like dish with flavors derived from ingredients strongly tied to hawaii’s cuisine and food culture .
Learn more:
