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Cypraea moneta |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monetaria_moneta
July: High activity, nocturnal lifestyle.
Completely harmless. Used as currency and ornament in Asia. Valued in cuisine for its tender taste and soft texture.
Found in tropical coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Has smooth and glossy shell with distinctive pattern. Active at night and dusk.
Hand collection in shallow waters, especially among corals and rocks Harvesting during low tide with mask and snorkel
Active at dusk and night. Prefers sandy and coral areas up to 10 meters deep.
Average weight: 0.01 kg
Thoroughly rinse off sand and silt. Use meat carefully extracted from the shell for cooking. No food significance.
Meat: Boiling, frying, stewing
Boiled money cowrie with herbs (Boiling)
Tender meat with subtle sea flavor
Tender meat with subtle sea flavor
1. Remove meat from shell.
2. Boil in salted water with herbs for 10-12 minutes.
3. Serve with lemon and herbs.
2. Boil in salted water with herbs for 10-12 minutes.
3. Serve with lemon and herbs.
Fried money cowrie with garlic and pepper (Frying)
Flavorful and nutritious dish
Flavorful and nutritious dish
1. Cut meat into pieces.
2. Fry with garlic and pepper for 5 minutes.
3. Serve hot with side dish.
2. Fry with garlic and pepper for 5 minutes.
3. Serve hot with side dish.
Stewed money cowrie in tomato sauce (Stewing)
Rich flavor and aroma
Rich flavor and aroma
1. Sauté meat with onion.
2. Stew in tomato sauce for 15 minutes.
3. Serve with rice or bread.
2. Stew in tomato sauce for 15 minutes.
3. Serve with rice or bread.
Asian-style marinated money cowrie (Pickling)
Spicy and aromatic delicacy
Spicy and aromatic delicacy
1. Slice meat thinly.
2. Marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and spices for 2 hours.
3. Serve chilled.
2. Marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and spices for 2 hours.
3. Serve chilled.