Kumu - Steamed Whole Fish - Hot Peanut Oil - Hawaii - Kimi Werner

Kimi Werner goes on a quick “grocery run” spearfishing mission with her friend Nick and gets a beautiful prized Hawaiian goatfish, known as Kumu. This catch couldn’t have had better timing as Kimi is flying back to Maui to visit her mom and cooks up this special feast for the holidays!
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camera: Justin Turkowski
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[@kailinotkylie]

The way that Kimi looks at Justin after she gives him a bite is the sweetest thing ever

[@martinascopes5274]

Yes, I notice that every time! So in love, right? :)

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Yes 👍 I like that

[@Manon-gg1qr]

'Oh, I'm the best' Love your mum haha!! Such a good episode again

[@tawnythornhill542]

Thank you so much for your videos, and perspective on life,family and community! You get frustrated sometimes when Buddy is demanding, but please don’t stop doing what you’re doing,and including him,because he is well on his way to emulating your strong well centered demeanor and adventurous spirit. I am a 49 yr old woman that was raised in the Sierras of California just west of Lake Tahoe. My dad was not a sportsman hunting and fishing. We did grow up on the lake waterskiing. So I love water. However I have always had a desire to learn. I am now blessed to live on the Coast at the California Oregon boarder. Learning every day more and more, by doing and watching videos such as yours. I live vicariously through your families adventures, and excited to get to watch Buddy grow up in this amazing way! Thank you again, don’t ever stop being you Tawny

[@tawnythornhill542]

I tried this recipe twice this week with my local catch. First time with a Kelp Greenling whole absolutely amazing. However I was the only one to clean my plate because of the small bones. So I did it again with the Rock Cod I caught the same day. But this time filleted , left the skin on and deboned. All clean plates!!! Tawny

[@tonyu674]

I was taught at an early age that if you want to know the true beauty of your woman, you must first look to her mother. You, Justin, are assured beauty for the rest of your days and are truly a blessed and lucky man‼️🙌💯🥰

[@aldenkunimitsu1576]

I love your episodes featuring a single fish from ocean to table.

[@ThydaCookingTV]

I love ❤️ it too

[@crissy8087]

The best part is how your mom says ummm.... its the same way u do it.... I love how u include your family and friends with your videos....

[@jackcampbell1207]

BEAUTIFUL camera work, seriously Justin knows his way around a camera. Story telling is on point as well! Thank you for such hard work!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

I like 👍 too

[@MisCCY130]

My heart melts when buddy smirks. It’s like he’s a little grown person.. thank you for always putting out content from the heart 💗

[@sylviakwan1293]

Your mom is hilarious. It’s so lovely to see her doing better. Watching you make that dish made me feel like home. Thank you ❤️

[@carishmabasday]

Even though it’s 9pm in South Africa I literally feel like getting out of bed and making this yummy dish right now!

[@GODMAMASHOUSE]

I am so elated that I found your channel. I am so drawn in by the harvesting, fishing, and then cooking and using what God has naturally given us. I have a garden here in Atlanta, GA. Not very big, but yields some good fresh food year round. My husband hunts also. I tag along when I can. We have a deep freezer full of deer, raccoon, etc. Thank you so much for sharing your family with us! MAD LOVE!

[@amandaramos3328]

My children and I love your videos so much. My son, 6, and my daughter, 4, are so inspired by your content. Fish was at the center of every family meal growing up and it's a very precious thing to see my children so interested in catching and curating beautiful family meals now. Thank you for being so wonderful.

[@raulmiglietti16]

Buddy’s smile always brightens the day! Love to see him trying all the food. Thank you for sharing your family with us.

[@lazydays_77]

Loved the fishing part where they got tangled, good to see things don't always go to plan. Finished product looked quite tasty

[@buddyoshima1924]

Your cooking narration is so natural now, its like we are sitting in the kitchen with you and mom watching you. Keep up the good work

[@judieobar2366]

I may live in the desert and have no idea how to swim but your videos are a favorite of mine to watch with my 7 month old son. Thank you for sharing your joy and family.

[@MeenBhrandan]

I love your videos Kimi (especially the Alaska series), appreciated your efforts.

[@fgjf1079]

How does she hold her breath for so long?!

[@joseparedes7473]

One of the best steamed fishes I have ever seen in my life,and I've been in kitchens since my 20's. Congratulations. Hi, Buddy.

[@sukmacitrasari8732]

I love the way to do many things in single time, watching out buddy, eyes contact with your husband and cooking. I so much adore you, typical mother who I want to be. Keep being the genuine of yourself.

[@katheysplan3833]

I have the BIGGEST SMILE when your Mom feeds Buddy🤗🤗🤗.

[@tiffanybrowne6008]

I used to stare at my grandpa eating his steamed goat fish when I was a kid lol This brought back a lot of memories! Thanks for the recipe!

[@cinemasianx]

I definitely could *smell* it when watching it being plated. Brings back a lot of memories for sure. Especially my Grandma sucking out the eyeball. 😱

[@funkymonkey128]

Never been this early! Literally gasped when you poured the peanut oil over that fish - gorgeous!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Yes 👍 awesome

[@chouaoshita1206]

My 4 yr old son and I love watching your videos! Buddy is adorable, it’s wonderful watching him grow up!

[@jbell8719]

Your parents seem like lovely people! I see where you get your vibrant spirit from!👍

[@jedidiahnerpio2021]

I can’t wait to go diving now, and I love how you are with your family, it’s so inspirational

[@julietam12]

Good job, Kimi! I was completely impressed with the two-for-one shot! Fish looked so yummy 😍

[@ThydaCookingTV]

She did a great job 👏

[@Kondo3220]

From one underwater hunter and food lover to another -from the cold Denmark to the warm Hawaii, thank you from the bottom of my heart for another wonderful little adventure and food inspiration in your wonderful life. Stay safe 🤟🏻🌊🐟🦞🐙

[@pearllee5337]

Loved this video especially cause it shows how a lot of local people eat their fish back home in Hawai'i. Not only how we cook but appreciate the catch with our families and leaving nothing but bones on the pan. I always enjoy sharing your videos with my friends here in Pennsylvania where I go to college because they learn so much about the lifestyle back home. Thank you Kimi for inspiring me and getting me into not only spearfishing but also appreciating the lifestyle that comes with it.

[@stevencanden2911]

"Oh I'm the best" omg Kimi's mom is amazing

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Amazing old lady

[@cinemasianx]

That was a staple dish on the table at my Popo's, when you could get kumu. She also did it with mullet.

[@SgtSplatter782]

this would work with any non flaky white fish.

[@UnderwaterCowboy26]

Your mom looks like a gentle soul! Bless her❤️

[@lisamcdonald8543]

Hi Kimi! I've been instastalking you for years and loved all of your ocean adventures. I looked forward to the different locations that you would dive at. I loved diving as a young girl and never had anyone to look up to as a female diver. I'm so glad your paying it forward for our younger generation. Please continue the great work and videos. I look forward to many more and watching Buddy grow and learn from you. Much Mahalo and Aloha!! 😘

[@sheldonjeremiah8783]

we love you buddy would love that set up love coming all the way from the Caribbean

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Love it too

[@christieobrien6312]

Alii , I absolutely love watching you but I have really enjoyed watching buddy through these months. He’s a beautiful blessing thank you for sharing him 🥰 beautiful family

[@JJ-bg4yx]

Greetings from Culiacán Sinaloa Mexico, I used to live in Oahu from 2005 - 2008, my daughter was born in Honolulu. We love your videos, your adventures, your stories, and your recipes. Keep up the great work and we wish you the best. Take care of your family.

[@joettaqueen-ellenwood7711]

The thoroughness of your explanation as you cook is always on point. And your voice is soothing and calm. From the ocean floor to the table with confidence and your own style of aloha elegance. Mahalo nui loa.

[@Islandmamamel]

I love how in each of your videos you show how you caught the fish, it’s so important to know where your food comes from! I love your videos!!

[@cheruyneedham6737]

I so enjoyed this video. Mahalo. I’m living in Vegas now and seeing the real culture makes my heart so happy. Aloha and many more successful dives

[@000scubasteve]

Kimi, you are an amazing mother, wife, and Steward of mother ocean. I hope this message finds you and your family well. Mahalo

[@troypeterson6515]

The look on your moms and buddy’s face was priceless. Oh how I miss the steamed Moi. My time in Hawaii was the best 5 years of my life. Mahalo for all you do to reconnect us to the sea and land. Diving the Gulf of Mexico isn’t the same.

[@OmniAtlantic]

OK kimi when you are feeding your family and smiling there is nothing better . You truly make my lockdown soooo much better. Can't wait to try this steamed fish .Thanks for show us new ways of cooking and the dive equipment is amazing. Love to the whole family even grumpy your dad.

[@lauravazquez-smith4117]

Hats off to your little family, from one mum to another, what you are doing is so challenging! Coming from a Spanish family - now living In Australia without my heritage close by, it's lovely to be invited in and see your history, culture and normal life. You are an amazing mum teaching Buddy to love your traditions. (Loved seeing your mum.) You have inspired me to want to try something new and spearfish with my hubby. Keep safe and I hope to see more of your videos and handsome baby boy. 😊

[@vernsasaki1844]

Mahalo Kimi for the great ocean to table video...brings back memories of my night dives on the windward side for big kumu, then steaming them the next day just like you for family. I can remember all the excitement and smiles when that beautiful fish was finally stalked, speared, cleaned, steamed and enjoyed!

[@jodyandmichelle1]

Beautiful and wholesome content. I don't know who is more photogenic, Buddy or your mom. I feel so calm and peaceful after watching these videos. Hawaii is a bucket list trip for me, for sure.

[@makesknowsense]

Buddy has a great personality and is always camera ready. His look when asked if he painted the picture was priceless. 💗💯 Another great one 😁

[@CN-re5ut]

Kia Ora from Aotearoa New Zealand! There is a traditional Māori proverb here, Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai-meaning from unity is strength. That is what you demonstrate each time you share your world. Your friends, your family/whanau, your approach to life demonstrates that each time. Not to mention this is one incredible recipe. I just tried it tonight on snapper I caught earlier. Ka pai!

[@Qbx14]

I love it, Kimi remind us all of the importance of the good relationship between man and nature. In addition, the importance of sharing all that with their loved ones. It is really beautiful!

[@edisonespedilla6768]

What really makes the food more delicious is eating and sharing it with family especially with mom and dad. ♥️

[@jasminedano2108]

I really love that you share videos where you cook for your mom, it’s so beautiful to see you all together. The part where she’s feeds buddy 🥺

[@Tres03]

Can’t think of a better way to show someone you love them

[@sallysallysally]

This cooking video thing is no joke. My husband and I are making a little cooking video for his family's virtual Christmas cook-off - and dang it's a lot of work!!! You all make it look so beautiful and natural. Respect!

[@faithinparadise351]

The way you looked at your husband as you gave him a bite of your fish made me tear up.. I love you Kim! 🌈❤️ you have the biggest heart🌴❤️ God bless you and your precious family 😘

[@liveyourbliss808]

I cried happy tears at the end. The video capture of your family enjoying your fresh catch and the family moments felt so loving. I also know how absolutely delicious that meal had to have been. Steamed fresh fish and hot rice!!! My favorite. Awesome dialogue and video presentation. Thank you for sharing and teaching.

[@JuanitaColorado]

I love episodes with June!! She's so spunky. I absolutely adore all of her commentary. Mahalo for sharing!

[@ladywhogolf]

Motherhood gives kimi a wonderful glow!

[@davekatz445]

I love the multigenerational dinner table. Family is so important these days. Congrats!

[@howlinwolf9448]

Oh Kimi I love seeing your mom in this episode. She’s so cool. So is your dad. Please try and add your mom in some episodes. I praying for you all and that your mom has many more good days.. LOVE YOU MOM! Coachella, California🙏🏽

[@leosfishingtales5645]

Since I moved to the mainland, you bring back the island life memories to keep the island in all of us... Mahalo and we all love watching your videos...

[@daynisanderson4532]

Aloha from Cape Town Kimi! I just wanted to thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring a new community of spearfisherwomen. After I heard your story in Fishpeople in 2017 I was so captivated by the underwater world you spoke about, and in awe of how spearfishing allowed you to provide for your family, that I finally convinced my spearfisher partner to take me diving with him- and I shot my first yellowtail a year later! Learning to freedive has been a great big beautiful challenge and I learn more about myself every time I go. Bringing food home directly from the ocean to share with my family makes me feel so unbelievably empowered and strong. Mahalo for showing me what was possible- without discovering your story I might still just be watching my partner bring home delicious food instead of going and getting it myself! PS: love the recipes too!

[@vp3970]

Aloha Dayni S. Mano in Hawaiian is shark, aren’t there lots of ‘em where you at? Dive safe. 🌺

[@206coconutz]

Another great harvest-to-table presentation. These continue to bring joy and welcomed distraction from the daily chaos. Mahalo!!

[@naravinger7850]

Awwww, Kimi! Its sooooo wonderful to watch your videos, also when you are not in a good mood! I`m very proud of that great job you guys doing! And i am veeeery happy to see content like that! As always, its amazing!

[@cathelynwang7095]

The hot oil on a steamed fish is a whole other world of flavor!!! I loved the storytelling of your dive and the transition into the cooking, super well done

[@kenttwomey]

Thanks for sharing benefits of hunting as a team. Loved seeing the family enjoying the meal. Special times.

[@chefdre]

Thank you Kimi and Justin! I feel the aloha in each of your videos! Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting viewers to live vicariously all the adventures, and the beautiful way of life of Hawaii through your videos!

[@Vinceg67]

2 reasons to only take the amount of fish you need, 1. You're not waisting any fish/ over fishing. 2. You need fish sooner so you can get back into the ocean more often. I love your videos. Stay safe.

[@bonleung3972]

the underwater shots are like free therapy. I always thought the steamed fish with hot oil was a super canto dish, didn't expect to see it

[@CuriousClines]

I love watching your channel! It’s been a staple in 2020 to watch a show with a cup of morning coffee. You’ve inspired thousands of people to be more involved with their food in world around them. Thank you for always making beautiful educational inspiring content! You’ve made me want to start spear fishing alpine lakes here in Colorado instead of fly fishing.

[@cfarm54]

kumu is and will always be my favorite!

[@offgridkidsthepaulys8067]

Hi Kimi! My family and I just moved to the Big Island from Florida. we love your videos and they’ve been really crucial in helping us identify the different types of fish we can harvest here. Mahalo!!

[@ashleymorrasimota9036]

You inspire me so much. I love the way you live and care for your family. I am expecting my first child in May and I hope to be half the mother you are! I too am obsessed with the ocean and adventure and really relate to you on another level. Thank you for sharing your life with us! Mahalo!

[@nicolekila9639]

Mahalo Kimi for sharing your passion with the world. We are Super blessed to call Hawaii our home. Much Alohaz

[@febsortega5752]

We love your show and look forward to moving to Hawaii. You have inspired my husband and I to live a simple and sustainable life. And be happier in these uncertain times.

[@poshrish4578]

I love watching your videos Kimi, it make me feel alive and hopeful. I especially love this video, with your family, just like you i love my parents. We share almost thesame values, close family ties, respect for elders, sharing, humility and love for nature. I hope you inspire more people like me and share more cooking ideas and techniques. More power and May God bless you & your family🙏🏼

[@chrisrinaldo]

Such wholesome content. My daughter and I love watching your videos. It covers so many bases, adventures in harvesting, cute little Buddy, good cooking techniques, and wonderful family and friends. Thanks for making this great channel!

[@outpostcamp]

I admire your free dive skills but your cooking is over the top. Thanks for this.

[@r00tzlovah]

These moments with ʻohana are priceless. Very inspirational and so moving!

[@lydiakalehua3124]

Awesome!!! We love this episode. We watch you every Friday night!

[@dilyuns]

Idk why but I teared up when your mom fed buddy first and then got to try the fish after 🥺💕

[@carriealavezos2872]

It is wonderful to see your mom doing well. I enjoy all of your videos. Thank you.

[@loin897]

Family time is so precious..thanks for putting this video together!

[@dearunnies5557]

I adore all your videos. I live in London now, but I watch your videos to connect to home. Thank you for sharing the aloha spirit so authentically!

[@luanasepulvida7005]

Love love love this! My daughter loves the ocean like her Daddy and I pray that she will be able to provide fish for her family when she gets older just like you ☺ I was raised on a mountain and definitely love me some rare steaks but will never pass up any fish! Thank you for sharing!

[@luisngiraikelau8808]

So amaze to watch your channel. Not many women can do what you do. Love it and God bless.

[@terrorbulyfe]

Your mom looks great! Thanks for sharing your family with us!

[@808chas]

You teach us how to sustain naturally with respect to the catch nourishing us. So cool! Just like our kupuna taught us small kid time. Aloha!!

[@realrite3684]

The thing i love the most about you, you are so family oriented. I have watch all your videos and every single 1 of them is about living together ❤ totally admire your skill and ability but most importantly your sustainability efforts to maintain our earth 🌎 and eat natural food 😋. Happy we all get a chance to experience life over again with buddy.

[@jessicacheng5398]

Love seeing you spend quality time with family, what a gift 💝

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Your show is addictive I absolutely love it it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen God bless you and your family this is the way life should be

[@watermanhawaii7164]

Really nice grounds that you were diving in. Your videos are one of the few that I fully watch from start till ending with no skipping.

[@moonlightgemini8145]

Always delivering best videos, your voice is soooo calming and soothing. Aaaand gotta admit Buddy ‘s cuteness is the hightlight ✌🏻

[@crystlewilson2162]

Love seeing the way you hunt/gather from Hawai’i! Justin’s videography, your story telling and everyone that joins in really brings it all together as well especially Buddy 🤙🏼 Aloha from the PNW

[@chansonhoopai-waikoloa4316]

Buddy will be so knowledgeable as he grows up! 😊

[@coco-jh6mg]

Everytime I watch your videos, I fall in love with cooking again and again 🐟🥬🥜 I'm trying to catch my own fish now too!

[@thewanderingcardinal]

This channel always reminds me of what matters most in life! Thanks for all of your videos

[@davemccormick6352]

No matter when I watch your videos I feel this generous amount of love and inspiration. Thanks for another great video!!

[@12344321marina]

Hey Kimi my name is Marina and I am from Vieques, Puerto Rico I am obsessed with your videos. When I was little I wanted to be a mermaid but now I just want to be like you when I grow up.

[@leosurfa80able]

I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Many Mahalos Kimi.

[@mariez7118]

Love watching the underwater scenes. Beautifully filmed!

[@ellinor09]

Always feel so inspired and in awe of your philosophy and lifestyle after watching your videos 🥰

[@OliviaSea]

Shocked how it only took two dives! Absolutely amazing. Made me feel so hungry though watching this. Thanks for sharing x