Rare Catch · Coconut Crab
'Unga
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This land crab can live for decades and grows large enough to crack open a coconut with its own claws — which is exactly where its diet, and its prized reputation, comes from.
'Unga, the coconut crab, is traditionally hunted at night on outer islands and cooked simply, boiled or grilled, to let its rich, coconut-fed meat speak for itself.
Why it's made this way: Coconut crab has long been considered a prized catch on Tonga's less-populated outer islands, including parts of the Vava'u group, though its very slow growth means it's an increasingly limited, special-occasion food rather than an everyday one.
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