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Cypraea albina |
July: Feeds actively on algae and detritus.
No danger. Used in Asia for jewelry and cultural traditions. Valued in cuisine for its tender taste and soft texture.
Inhabits tropical coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Shell is smooth, white, with characteristic shine. Active at night and dusk.
Hand collection in shallow waters 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: 0.015 kg
Thoroughly rinse off sand and silt. Carefully extract meat to avoid damage. Sometimes consumed as food.
Meat: Boiling, frying, stewing
Boiled white 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 white 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 white 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 white 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.