Why is geoduck pronounced gooey duck?
It may seem counterintuitive based on the spelling, but you say it “gooey–duck,” and according to the folks at Evergreen State College—whose mascot is the geoduck—the name is derived from a Lushootseed (Native American) word meaning “dig deep.” Once you’re square on the name, it’s difficult to make it two seconds into
How is geoduck pronounced?
What does geoduck taste like?
What does geoduck taste like? Gastro Obscura described geoduck meat as “sweet and briny” without being fishy, with a “clean, snappy bite that’s much crisper than other clams,” leading many to consider it to be the ideal seafood.
What does the word geoduck mean?
: a large edible burrowing clam (Panopea generosa synonym P. abrupta) of the Pacific coast of North America that usually weighs two to three pounds (about one kilogram)
Who eats geoduck?
It is very popular in China, where it is considered a delicacy, mostly eaten cooked in a fondue-style Chinese hot pot. In Korean cuisine, geoducks are eaten raw with spicy chili sauce, sautéed, or in soups and stews. In Japan, geoduck is prepared as raw sashimi, dipped in soy sauce and wasabi.
David Nilsen is the former editor of Fourth & Sycamore. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. You can find more of his writing on his website at davidnilsenwriter.com and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.