Taape "Faux Lobster" 

Taape was introduced to Hawai‘i in the mid-1950s as a food source, but preference for the Deep 7 Bottomfish of Hawai‘i resulted in this fish being considered less desirable.  

They thrive in our waters, and their increasing populations disrupted fisheries, as they compete with native fish.

There have been efforts over the years to increase awareness of taape and showcase just how delicious it can be.

For this course, taape, which has a flavor reminiscent of lobster due to its high diet of crustaceans, is accompanied by ingredients that pair nicely with lobster.