Ta’ape

 Join Kimi Werner as she brings Chef Mark "Gooch" Noguchi on a dive to show him how a simple act of putting invasive taʻape on a menu can be a positive win for our environment, economy, and our community. Later, Gooch shows Kimi how to make Peruvian style ceviche and a smoked dip with their fresh taʻape catch.

What is Taʻape?

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Nutritional Information:

  • High in vitamin B12 (75% of RDA 1.8mcg/2.4)

  • Extra lean (only 0.18g fat/100g, <0.1g saturated fat, and 84.5g cholesterol)

  • High source of protein (19.75g which is about 35-40% of recommended daily value)

  • Low sodium (60mg < 140mg)

  • Low saturated fat (<0.1g)

  • Fat free (80 cal and less than 0.5g fat)

How to Clean & Cook Taʻape

Owner of Local ʻIa, Ashley Watts, demonstrates how to clean taʻape

Live taʻape cooking demonstration with Executive Chef of Piggy Smalls Kristene Moon, hosted by chef Gooch

Fun with Taʻape

Click the image below for a printable coloring page featuring three fun ways the whole family can learn about taʻape.

Click the image below to experience a fun ta’ape game on Instagram. Tap your screen to start, point the camera at yourself, and “eat” as many taʻape as you can! Try to beat Jhana’s high score!