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Nama (Sea Grapes) Recipe

Nama (sea grapes) is one of the ocean’s finest delicacies—fresh, briny, and incredibly easy to prepare.

Sea Grapes on a plate

Preparing dehydrated nama:

Dehydrated nama is simply fresh nama with the water removed so it can be packed tightly. Open the package and soak the nama in cold water for a few minutes. Drain, then soak again in fresh cold water. Adding ice helps keep the nama fluffy and crunchy.

Making the filling:

Green sea grapes with diced vegetables
Fresh sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera) served with a savory seafood coconut mixture, a popular dish in Pacific Island cuisine.

In a bowl, add one can of tuna. Mix in diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, salt, MSG, pepper, chili, and any spices you like—chili powder or fresh habanero both work well. Add coconut cream (canned or freshly squeezed) and mix thoroughly.

To serve:

Spoon the tuna mixture into a serving bowl and top with a portion of nama, as shown above. Eat fresh and enjoy.

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