COCONUT CRAB HUNT | We Eat One!
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In Niue, on a coconut crab hunt with local guide, Lava.
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Lava has such a gentle and calm way of speaking. It's so comforting.
Yesssss I noticed too, I love how calm and gentle she sounds. Makes me feel so safe
She moaning too much lmfao
island mama.. it's that way no matter which island you're on.. until you piss them off.. On Guam they were the nicest people, but if someone's kid was out of line, didn't matter if they were 6 months old or 60 years old, if you're out of line they are going to treat you just like their kid and you best be running because a flip flop, fly swatter, wooden spoon or palm frond is going to be coming after you quickly. In a way, it reminds me a lot of Native Americans.. it's the whole "it takes a village" mentality. They may be dirt poor but they are going to share whatever they have with literally everyone and everyone takes care of each other.
She looks like a fake crab hunter
I would watch her videos if she would make ASMR’s 😆
Lava is so laid back. You can tell she's an expert at crab hunting.
Don’t know about that. Looks like a fake crab hunter to me. I didn’t see a crab in a bag until the man showed in the video
In Indonesia, this creature is protected because it is often consumed and illegal hunting on several islands in Indonesia is threatened with extinction
Yeah I saw a video of a guy who went to an island where there were so many of them but he was saying that he couldn’t eat them ,i thought at that time coconut crab wasn’t edible now I know why he couldn’t eat any
I mean if your a starving Indonesian kinda hard to tell em no
Taku really is the Bob Ross of fishing, gathering, AND cooking! He has such a talent, and he uses it so kindly and thoughtfully. Truly a win for humankind. People should learn from his example :)
Niue is beautiful. My husband's homeland. You must, if you get the chance too, visit the other amazing Pacific Island countries. Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands, Tokelau, etc. I can't wait for your New Zealand videos. My homeland. You're the only chef I follow on CZcams but you've gone next level with this content. Thanks Taku, Jocelyn and Lava for the great content. xo
If I could go only go to one of those islands, which would you suggest?
Samoa the best.
@@daisylatu6196gay haha
In Tahiti we used the « tail » as a paté
But better to put it in the fridge first so that it hardens
Then spread it on bread
That's my fav way 👌
That's a great idea!!!
first time I saw Taku feeding Jocelyn🤣... and it was the first bite. Even Jocelyn was like "oh.. me?"
Taku and Jocelyn I love what you are doing and please keep expanding your reach into new remote areas, the coconut crabs I would see pictures of 20 years ago were huge, I hope they are still thriving
Lmao fr. He even gets upset when she takes the first bite before him lol
@@greencoastdesigns9492 I never see that. Guess you’re more observant than I am.
It's the privilege of whoever cooks the food. They get first bite and don't need to wash the dishes afterward. At least that's how it is done in my house, I wash all the dishes lol
It's called love lol
OMG our home country / island. This is very cool Taku ❤. Thank you for going there and now posting this. I literally heard you just say we’re in Niue and I am commenting. I’ll go back and watch your vid now mate. Thanks both of you and I hope you love the Unga (aka Coconut Crab) ❤❤❤
Unga bunga lol just playing. Hope life in Niue is good?
You don’t live there.
@@maxque2841 what you know?🫵🏻
Lava's calm voice cured my depression
My grandma was from Niue but lived most her life in Samoa but talked about growing up there so this was pretty cool to see Taku
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Taku, thank you and Jocelyn for these travel experiences I will not visit in my lifetime. So exciting to travel with you to new places!
You know dang well your ol lady wanted out of that damn forest and heat 😂 y’all got in the car and she hit you with the “turn that damn AC on high” lol great video
Didn’t know you Jocelyn were visiting the Rock, Taku. Enjoy the hospitality there, you will love it! If you’ve already left, hope your adventures opens up more tourism for Niue! 👍🏾
Hey Taku, been subscribed for years and your videos just keep getting better and better! Thanks for the constant amazing content from you and Jocelyn!
Great video Taku! I loved how you shared history of the country and of the crabs. You were so polite and friendly with Lava. Great video!! ❤
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Taku is living his best life right now! You should travel to southeastern Asian countries sometime!
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I feel for Jocelyn. We Bay Area folks are meant for tropical humid weather.
And I’m dying to taste coconut crab!
So pleased to see you doing this! I went hunting for them, along with a Niuean friend guiding, but, at night! Niue is wonderful! The crabs are magnificent. Not many non-islanders get this chance.
Awesome to see you guys experience something so completely new and watch your honest reactions to tasting that crab. Looks like a magical place.
Never would imagine myself eating coconut crabs but man you made it look so good! On my bucket list now.
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That was awesome. It was fun watching you catch, cook and eat the the crab. That’s what separates you from the other shows.
You couldn't have got a better guide , she is awesome!
Yes it’s oily because of the coconut and that’s why the coconut crab is so tasty because of what it consumes COCONUT❤🤣🌺💐 love all your videos TAKU N JOCELYN THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG..🙏🙏 DOMO ARIGATO👏👏
Curious. I am deathly allergic to coconut, would I be allergic to the crabs?
In Guam, we call it “Ayuyu” (coconut crab). We usually would purge the ayuyu before eating it. Basically putting it in a cage for a week feeding it coconuts and water. To clean out their system. Love seeing people experience the island life even if it’s just for a brief time.
I didn't see Taku do this (lack of time i guess), is it dangerous for them to eat the crab without purging?
@@shelwee yes they don’t just eat coconuts, they also feed on anything including animals or rotting flesh. If you don’t purge the coconut crab for a few days, their intestinal trac (it’s located in the abdomen that Taku was eating with the buttery flavor) can contain toxins which can give you bad diarrhea. But it’s likely these crabs were feeding on just coconuts. Experienced islanders have the ability to remove the intestine without tainting the delicious crab roe/butter which is by far the most delicious part!!
Amazing. No purging required in Niue
@@shelwee Coconut crabs eat many things, including stuffs that are poisonous to human. In some regions, they feed on sea mangos, which are extremely poisonous and thus making themselves poisonous as well. So yes it's definitely recommended to purge them before processing. Moreover, their stomachs tend to have bad smell because of the dirty food they have eaten before. Purging will clean their stomachs to remove bad smell. You can also feed them with coconut or aromatic plants to further enhance the taste.
It's not necessary here on Niue.
They feed mainly on coconuts alone, but yes if its consumed a dead rat I expect it wouldnt be good then.
coconut crab is on my culinary bucket list . Great video
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Thanks for sharing the experience. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode.
I've never seen anyone else make coconut crab look so tasty! Definitely got me curious to try some now.
I love all Taku Jocylen adventures, and I really love the voice and general demeanor of their guide Lava. And, these things look extra terrestrial. Never knew about Niue. What a wonderful world.
Lava is so fantastically and spiritually just out right blissful. And you ain’t gotta let her know. Lava gets it. Stay blissful friends!!!
I had Coconut Crab for the first time on Tinian Island back in 1981. What a treat it was. So glad you gat the chance to enjoy one. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
That crab is the most BEAUTIFUL COLOR! Before AND after cooking it!🤩 Omg I am drooling!🤤😍
Im from the islands currently living in Washington State. And I tell all my friends out here that coconut crab is the best tasting crab and ill put money on that!
Jocelyn at 15:45 " OK , enough is enough ! " 😂
- 16:32 I love how you think those ones are *huge* when in reality, those are straight baby looking ones compared to how *giant* they really get !
Sitting outside on the waterfront with a beautiful ocean view at sundown as you eat the most heavenly food...what a dream. Only thing missing is a fireplace and the Superbowl on a large screen TV.
Your videos are so simple but so wholesome
Dude this was so adventurous!! Amazing episode Guys!! The coconut crab looked so delicious. This series is amazing.
I was just searching coconut crab catch and cook videos last week. IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!
Glad you guys liked the Coconut Crab! The Northern Mariana Islanders Love ‘em too. One of the Delicacies and its Seasonal. Awesome!
This looks so fun! Hope you had an awesome trip. Thank you for the vids taku.
I am fascinated with people catching and cooking coconut crabs!! I understood that some regions prohibit their capture, and some only allowed locals the privilege. So, though I check a few times a year, there have been few new videos that show this.
Glad I came back around to get caught up on your channel and was rewarded with this unexpected venture. It's like the cherry on top of your already very neat and extremely cool videos,🤌.
Now, I just wait to see if you are going to eat the infamous long curly entrails.
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Thank you Taku and Jocelyn for a lovely video. I'm surprised you weren't told how to eat the 'bum' and given some Niuean taro to dip in it and eat it with as it's so rich! Yummmmm.
The coconut crab is so good I used to have it at a relatives house it's very flavorful we used too cook it in coconut milk with fresh turmeric and the tips of local pumpkins love this video and love seeing some coconut crabs.
Always such great content! Have been to many South Pacific isles and always wondered if the coconut crabs were edible. Now I know.
Taku does a great job dealing with the natural elements and making the most of every situation. He doesn't worry about the bugs or let the heat bother his mission to enjoy every moment.
I love this episode, growing up in the Pacific islands. You guys nailed it
Outstanding recipe and you hit on the spot…. All tropical fruits and especially the coconut crab..
Such a sweet guide
Thanks for the video…looks really warm there…stay safe and take care !!
I'm so glad you guys are living your best life! Awesome adventure you're on!
The coconut crab is also a delicacy where I come from. Thoroughly clean and cooked with fresh coconut milk is one of the ways we cook it. Delicious! Very expensive. For a fully mature coconut crab, it will go for $40, to $50 apiece. You have to go deep into the jungle where they are cliff lines to find them. You bait them with coconut so that they can come out of the crevices of the cliff. They will tear the coconut to shreds to reach the meat of the coconut inside. The roe is perfect with hot rice. #ENJOY!
The roe is where it’s at!!! Marshallese here 😅
“the meat of the coconut” 😂😂
@@Paul-du5oe right on. Ten year in majuro but spent time in mili, arno, bikini and jaluit with my marshall wife. Outer island people amazing . I want to revisit on humanitarian help.
Is it safe to eat any crawling animals on Bikini Atoll now?
Everything Taku makes looks amazing. All other food is left lacking. You inspire me to do more and eat better
There are a lot of content creators that have showcased and eaten this crab, but I needed to watch this to get Taku's take. It helps to hear how it compares to other crustaceans, with Taku's experience having had fish and shellfish from different places. It seems like it would be a foul-tasting animal feeding on dry land, possibly on carcasses. Glad to hear that it still tastes of the sea.
You have to take out the digestive track before you eat the stomach. We eat the inside of the stomach with soy sauce, vinegar or lemon, chili, onion sauce to cut the richness. It’s best with hot rice
Thanks for doing the research on the coconut crab its very interesting to learn
They're so cute! They dressed up and are having a little sunset date night.
That looks awesome. Thank you for bringing us a great adventure.
This was a awesome video Taku! Really enjoyed it
That looked delicious Taku... thank you very much. Niue is my mother's birthday place, so that was extra cool and it looked like you stayed at "Lau's Getaway", which is my mother's cousin, Nice!
I'm from Guam and there's a bunch! coconut crab cooked in coconut milk is the bestttttt
I've eaten most other crabs from land and water but none compares to the aroma and taste of coconut crab meat as well as the creamy part of it. So I agree with you Taku and I have always believed coconut crab is the best of the best!
Niue is a beautiful place indeed. Coconut crab is a delicacy. Awesome guys. Hope you're enjoying your stay there.
I started off a fan but have recently become a full blown air conditioner unit
In Samoa we have bigger ones twice as big as a chihuahua. When they go under the rock or a hole. We use dried coconut leaves and dried small sticks to start a fire at the mouth of the hole. The smoke will drive it outside you just gotta be ready to grab it when it comes out. Believe it or not those crabs can move pretty fast. The big ones use their strong arms to husk the coconut then they climb a tree and drop the coconut so it can crack on a rock. The super huge ones and grind the coconut with their massive pincers and crack them open.
Jocelyn I feel you girl! That’s me whenever I travel somewhere humid lol
there are many islands where you can find coconut crabs, one species is more of a brick red , orange color and get bigger than the blue ones, but not as pretty!! Coconut crabs are very closly related to Hermit crabs, but get so large they don't need to do the whole shell searching game, the big orange ones back halves are very revealed to the environment but their skin is tougher the their water bound little cousins!! They are not true Hermit crabs but are in the same family as they are extremely closely related!!
hahah that ending was super unexpected! loving the content as always
So next subscriber trip to Niue? 😬 yes I'd be down!
What a beautiful life. It’s like a dream.
It's 7 am on saturday morning & I flipped on the tv, watching natl geo shark week & somehow after looking up goblin sharks ended up here (I might be in the twilight zone) and loving to cook myself ended up here......fascinating video, but I get the feeling that one better have an expert in the field before trying to "apprehend" one of those behemoths....chef that was one great video
"Best of the Best!" I would agree they have coconut crab in the Mariana Islands! It is my favorite crab of choice!
Thank you for sharing the experience!
Another great video! You’re the man Taku💯
I love the thumbnails on this channel. They always look amazing.
The color of those crabs is so cool. I'd like to keep one as a pet haha
You would need a large aquarium with some unique landscaping, and lots of coconuts im actually surprised they haven’t become popular in the pet trade, like other marine species.
nice to see the aunty still getting out and about
Was such a cool video to experience it all.
I was thinking how kind of a gesture it was for Lava to give you some fruit and vegetables from her garden. Nice video.
Lovely guide Lava
This trek person is really nice! she has a genuine heart
Well that was nice to see .I'm from new Caledonia and there are a few of those crab's over there.but my friends and family don't cook them whole. They only cook the legs and the claws .they discard the rest as the tail part is full of coconut oil and if cooked whole it then goes through the whole crab and is not nice at all try just cooking the legs and claws and you will see the difference. No oil floating around in the pot like you had.
That coconut crab tail looks more like a giant tarantula abdomen versus a lobster tail...
Cheer's for sharing our tiny island. So good to see sis inlaw Lava your uga tour guide😅❤
Lol AWWW Taku feeding Jocelyn. 😂❤
Also Taku this is officially on my bucket list. This was such a cool catch and cook!!!
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Taku and Jocelyn, please make a New Zealand lamb chop dish! They have some of the world's best lamb.
Aloha from Hawaii thank you for sharing an awesome video. Enjoy yourselves and please be safe. Coconut crabs look delicious.
that view! wow coconut crab, Taku is in heaven.
Amazing video as usual.
always a good day to see an upload from you! godspeed!
Coconut crabs are way better than any other crab out there! Taku if you see this, stew it in some seasoned coconut milk and miso, I PROMISE YOU it is life changing!
Truth👍can’t question your statement based on your last alone 🤙from🇬🇺
amazing as per usual Taku!
Amazing video and a very exotic location. You just keep leveling the bar. Keep it up.
Thank you for visiting my beautiful home island of Niue!!
Hey taku the tail part if you pour the juice on some hot rice you will be very satisfied at least that's what we do in our island
I've always wanted to try Coconut Crab! This is the next best thing.
Beautiful video bro, food looked incredible as always 🤙
Beautiful soft spoken lady was a wealth of knowledge.
I know that the woven fans are necessary! Flies can be so bothersome in Niue! I’d love to see a comparison video between coconut crab (uga) and the mud crabs they eat, here, in Fiji. Great videos!
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Lol. Spent a lot of time in tahiti . Fried fish and a million flies. Annoying yes. Dangerous no. It is what it is. Most of these pests like rat and mosquito came from us white people so deal with it. I never got ill in polynesia. Annoyed YES but hey roll with it. malaria meds bring and leave with your host. Also bring keflex for reef infections if you fish. And leave it. I helped this old dude so infected to clear in a week. Im no dr but i know staph and the smell. And Noni juice and poultice. Half these mrsea from human outside fishing boats polluting.
Drs without borders amazing
This was really special, thank you
Coconut crab is my favorite when I was back at my moms home country (Truk). Watching these videos just makes me crave for it badly. And missing them good old days. I would recommend you to try grilling it instead of boiling And for the tail, We use the juice as a dipping sauce for the meat best with some pounded breadfruits smothered in some coconut milk.
After watching this video it definitely confirms that I am living a quarter of my life, if that. So beautiful.