Octopus prepared 3 different ways in Hawaii! Smoked, Dried and Fried! He'e/Tako - Kimi Werner Recipe

Octopus is enjoyed throughout a vast diversity of cuisines and dishes all over the world, still many people who aren't used to working with it, get intimidated to cook this culinary delight. Kimi Werner comes straight from freediving for octopus to preparing them 3 different ways in this video. She shows us step by step how to massage and clean the octopus and then how to smoke, dry and fry them.
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[@stevencanden2911]

"Let's just be honest - I'm not doing this today. I'm fricking tired. I'm gonna go drink a beer." Love it! Haha

[@peacebalancetruth]

🍻😆💪

[@ninjazx6boy51]

Kimi had me dying with this lol

[@GD_wolf]

Agreed. This lady is honest. Hard working mother. Ain’t a self absorbed vlogger

[@keithbennett5991]

Funny

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Yup 😂😂😂

[@hakimamazigh4]

A few days ago I saw yours videos I liked it too much, you are an admirable woman ,you do spearfishing you cook and you take care of your adorable Son.I am from Algeria (North of Africa),I also do fishing.May Great God protect you.

[@gnomevoyeur]

I've watched a lot of American barbecue videos and I love them. I even had a trip to the USA booked in April, partly to eat barbecue but had to cancel because the world went mad. The breakdown is typically a dude who bought some cow or pig from a supermarket, cooks it on an expensive smoker and flavours it with various powders also bought from a supermarket.. The comments are full of guys exclaiming the excellent dude food and aren't we all manly men. This is a woman cooking animals she caught with her bare hands and killed with her own teeth, three different ways at the same time, using stuff in her backyard, with one hand because the other is holding a stinky baby. I'm feeling slightly less manly.

[@doittoday1]

Omg you cracked me up and so true, Wonder Woman 😂

[@judemelroses9920]

Hopefully you'll get to experience BBQ soon. Your comment is hilarious 😆🦑

[@christopherkilian9763]

Are you smoking a pipe My man?

[@anacarpenter9254]

2024 Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Hawaii 🇺🇸 me O my my taste buds are revving with anticipation. Several views and always The Best Kimi Justin Buddy and crew. Arohanui Ana oxoxo ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@davidhopson9802]

I've never tried octopus and seeing this makes me want smoke some. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. Where is your husband didn't see him there. As always God bless you and your family love y'all my friends

[@johnluniewski1791]

I love how chill, peaceful, homie and down to earth your videos are especially with your son. Feels like a real person video instead of some other dramatic , intense videos. I feel like I'm in the backyard with you guys cooking. Keep being you and making videos.

[@kylecoiner7337]

Let’s see more of the feral beast....a future star. We need more of your videos. Please! It keeps me grounded.

[@jayrandall9668]

So proud of you Kimmy 4 showing true meaning of living the way you do for the reasons you do so proud of you harvesting from the Aina with respect love you for that passing on the knowledge it has been given to you good stuff hope all good things to you and yours aloha

[@NB.867.]

You are an awesome spear fisher woman a great teacher and an amazing mother!!! Ty for the videos

[@norg2724]

From watching you on TEDx talks, catching a ride on a great white was gone for a few to start a family and now your back you are such an amazing woman. I still remember what you said about a free diving tournament in murky water that you can hear the fish. Absolutely love your outdoor kitchen you got that old style and modern style in sync. Thank you for keeping the old style popular.

[@kimiwerner]

I love this comment more than I can express! And I can’t thank you enough for following along in this beautiful journey. Your support means so much to me!

[@chandong5409]

Absolutely love how authentic this is.

[@JustMorals]

Always a great watch. Thank you Kimi and Justin

[@slgarrett]

Diving is amazing! The fact that you can get dinner out of it just makes it better!

[@kylecoiner7337]

I haven’t heard “whapaaa!” in a long long time. You and Justin, Buddy too, are terrific. Aloha from TX.

[@kimiwerner]

Hahaha 🤷🏻‍♀️! Had to try!

[@surface2wherever]

One of the best video's about preparing octopus I've seen so far! 🙏🏻❤️

[@eattravelhonua8334]

Love your vids Kimi. My grandpa use to dive for he'e all the time and would dry and smoke it for us keiki to eat. Never got to see the process before. Watching your video really made me appreciate him and all the work you need to do to prepare the he'e. Mahalo for showing us this process. Aloha and malama pono!

[@kimiwerner]

Amazing!!! He probably did it by starting a fire maybe with guava wood then smoldering it in an old fashion smoker or smoke house! Such precious wisdom! So glad you have these memories!

[@carlosmoreno986]

Amazing! Thank you so very much! This was so beautiful. 🤤

[@ntr-cptr7709]

My grand-fathet used to take me hunting for tako at Papa'a Bay on Kauai. Seeing you fry tako brings back those memories of my grandpa and I hunting tako with the tako box. Thank you for sharing your experience. 🤙

[@kimiwerner]

Those are the best childhood memories. These old recipes and ways are so important and so delicious!

[@ntr-cptr7709]

@@kimiwerner No doubt about that. I cherish recipes like those that you shared. 🤙

[@808Cummins]

Kimi all of Hawaii loves you. I wish I had the chance to meet you but I did meet Garret years ago and Kylie is a friend. Derek Hara practically watched me grow up in Ka'u. I wish you could teach my son your awesomeness 🤙🤙🤙🤙♥️♥️♥️

[@Silversurfer971]

Budddyyy!!! Lol he’s sooo cute!!! And the Octopus all look so goooood!!!!

[@cassidyd582]

Oh my gosh, your little one is so precious. I also really admire the appreciation and care you take in preparing the Tako. I will definitely be trying this recipe.

[@julianchristopherharry7320]

Thanks for sharing. After watching just three of your videos. I'm a fan already.

[@mrancog]

Kimi you making me homesick big time.

[@Marie-pw8dl]

I like that ds lady is enjoying doing her own things while taking care of her child. So proud of u!

[@NickFish007]

You're amazing Kimi! So full of knowledge thank you

[@kimiwerner]

Mahalo nick!

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

That was so cool, I've been trying different ways to cook Occy for years, you have given me some more new ideas so appreciative of you sharing that video! Thanks for the fun, that looked delicious!

[@datsryteb]

This was awesome!!! Loved how u prepared the he’e in different ways at the same time!! Everything looks so delicious 😋

[@heatherwilliams8500]

Kimi I freaking love you and 100% support your decision to enjoy that beer

[@dmperry1974]

Just miss all that good stuff from home, born and raised on Oahu, living in Virginia, watching your videos just makes me home sick. Aloha and Mahalo. 🤙

[@norg2724]

your da best catch and cook different styles and at the same time. wowzer

[@kimiwerner]

That’s just how I really cook! Haha I can never make up my mind so just try to do it all!!!

[@kahalamorse8910]

🌺Love He'e poke Kimchee with onions! One of my favorites! MORE HE'E!!!😋😋😋🤙

[@dannyroberto9382]

I’m literally drooling 🤤 .........such an awesome vid...,,thanks for sharing, miss the island life 👌🏽🇬🇺😏

[@TUFFGONG_808]

Love da fact that it’s family oriented.... An the catch an cook is majah!!!

[@OutdoorChefLife]

Love it!

[@bproinsights4141]

Taku 🙌

[@quien9838]

Awesome always looking forward for next episode I always learn something new thank you for this experience.

[@mickrose9633]

Love this video, reminds me of kid time at grandma Nani house in Kaaawa getting He'e with my uncle Henry.... good fun

[@misndaainaleighton2947]

Love da video’s Kimi, Get chicken skin watching dis one........ brings back memories of my grandfaddah on Molokai. Small kid time, helping load up da dry box wit he’e and venison........ all on da same day. Mahalo and Aloha fo sharing❤️🍻🤙🏽

[@kimiwerner]

Those are the very best memories and that’s exactly why I feel it’s important to try and pass on and keep alive! ❤️

[@geri9839]

I love watching your videos Kimi. Keep up the awesome videos!👍

[@rosalie6610]

Super legit. Loved learning all the little bits of hunting and cooking you put in here.

[@cmaur811]

This was an education! Thank you

[@OmniAtlantic]

Really cool I am a Greek South Africa spearfish person I really really love Octopus so thank You Kimi think of to ways to cook octopus air dry and braai is the best.Really respect and love you shows

[@kimiwerner]

So great to hear that!!! Thank you so much!

[@mjheart7145]

I love watching all your videos. Best Regard from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Dr.G9]

Great video, loved it.

[@joelesoo5679]

Love watching your channel..Your hubby is a very lucky man 👍🏼👍🏼

[@boots1166]

Mahaloz for da Ono video, Awesome job 🤙🏾😋

[@kainoa164]

Mahalos for all the ono recipes and dishes!

[@j.r.hutchinson1897]

I found your channel through Mark Healey's channel and I'm so glad that I did. You have such a kind soul. I grew up and live in Florida where my father taught me the importance of harvesting your own food. I look forward to more of your content.

[@DeloresMendiola670]

I love this!

[@wanglee21]

This looks like fun!

[@irenabliss]

Kimi is da boss! 😊 Mahalo for sharing tips including he'e lomi! : ) Everything you share is so ono. Buddy is so adorable! 😊

[@ehumaui4087]

Winners kimi. Luv smoke tako.

[@PeterOlsonSD]

OK... now you are just taunting me. :-) I LOVE OCTOPUS! It is one of my favorite treats and a go-to item when I see it offered at a restaurant. Haven't tried making it and thought you did an amazing job managing all the various methods at the same time (plus Buddy). Watching you try it at the end had my mouth watering! OK... now I'm hungry.

[@kimiwerner]

That's so awesome! Thank you Peter! We so appreciate your support and love that you love octopus!

[@Kischa07]

Eek! My 13 y/o son was like mom did you see Aunty Kimi’s newest video? LOVE that you made a KZbin Channel. Introduced my kiddos to you through Fish People and now they’re hooked! They recently started diving for shells... thank you for being you and inspiring us!

[@jerryp2433]

This is authentic AF.

[@lilinoeysmith4955]

After watching this, I realized tako is my favorite!! Add poi and I’m in heaven 🥰

[@GrantWyness]

This is exceptional - I do wish my neighbours were you - the backyard smells and enthusiasm for alfresco cooking/wild food is off the scale on this channel 🧜🏼🔥🧘🏼‍♂️

[@leevillagomez9390]

Hi Kimi! I’m just watching a lot of your videos and oh my gosh! I’m very interested in trying to follow your cooking techniques. Your son buddy is so handsome. You are a great example for the beauty of Love and affection. And you show this on all of your videos. Your attention to your raising of your family. Your skills as a provider by hunting and fishing and cooking even! Good bless you! I am wondering if you could show us how to make or fabricate a dry box? Just like the one you use in this video. Dimensions and material to use? This would help me make a different kind of food creative course for me to share with my family. Thank you Ms Kimi and Aloha! to you and your family. 😊🤙🏽

[@harca6]

Just discovered that Kimi has a channel now and have been binge watching. Excited to try out her recipes and watch more diving hunts! Lovin these 🔥 content! Cheers from SoCal USA

[@noahk7062]

Wow Kimi!! Looks so ono. Great video! Love your content. Aloha.

[@kimiwerner]

It was sooooo ono!!! Thanks for watching!

[@kahalamorse8910]

You go girrl! Love it! My favorite!🐙🤙😋🌺

[@mijomijo5997]

So full of knowledge!! New way too cook octopus I'm always learning things from ur videos 💙thank u love u and buddy tooo much even if i'd never meet u personally

[@mikeserrano734]

Seafood lovers chanel. Keep it up Kimi

[@redwood9741]

Great video..going to try those recipes..

[@alestrada6246]

Mahalo for sharing your adventures!

[@mostebelkacc3631]

just amazing

[@catalinocatsbalmilero441]

Great job Kimi ... truly enjoyed your video. Awesome multi-tasking that included having baby nearby. I liked and subscribed.

[@inbetweenutube]

Love the picture profile it has this flat ungraded look to it. Your videos are amazing

[@thomastice9209]

You Are Awesome, thanks for sharing you knowledge and recipes:)

[@dickeyadavid]

Amazing, thank you so much!

[@gellea9619]

Hello Kimi! My mom and I were thrilled to see your drying table. Usually when we dry fish, we just hang them in hangers or in a flat surface out in the sun and when its time to gather them, HUGE flies would swarm around and it always gives me the paranoia that they would get in my ears, nose etc! Its a nightmare! But now, were gona try and make one like your drying table! Why didn't we think of that before, its genius! Thank u for sharing!

[@crustyorange]

love your energy! and its so cute every time you say 'you're doing great' to buddy :)

[@kimiwerner]

Haha positive reinforcement 🙌🏽

[@chouspit9304]

Awesome videos!!!! You are one hell of a busy mother. Thank you for sharing your videos with the world. I do not just subscribe because you are amazing but you really inspired me in many ways.

[@lowdown3007]

new favorite video

[@javiervilla250]

Love your channel you’re awesome

[@kimiwerner]

Really appreciate you joining us on our backyard adventures!

[@frankvaldez6564]

Love the drying box

[@keithbennett5991]

Awesome job

[@shadensato5038]

Nice recipes Kimi. I could go for some he’e right now 🤤👍

[@parb671]

Love & Miss the Island Outside Kitchens!!!!

[@fleurbijl8597]

I love how kimi is like ‘ ooooh yeah buddy hiii, no idea what he said but...’ so funny 😂

[@trevoralexander5809]

Wow! That looks like so much fun. I just moved to the big island!

[@hiicshine]

Love your dry box. Annd smoked octopus??!!! omg ❤

[@dannyignacio2149]

Thanks for sharing...from Los Angeles California

[@Retired-nohurry]

I love your pragmatic approach.

[@tk1950]

When I lived on the Big Island, I ate a great amount of Tako Poke! You are doing a wonderful job!

[@hannahpraisetomas4277]

I live in the mainland now and my brother brought me back a few ziplocks of takos. He normally prepares it for us but I don't have that luxury anymore. Thank you for this! I was really unsure on where to start!

[@etothelij]

I was bummed when they cancelled the show you were on. Me and my better half love your stuff. We live big island. Keep the videos coming 🤙

[@mojed6666]

Great channel !!!

[@Kau75]

Outstanding presentation...🌺🌈😎 and Sista you get’ even with the multi tasking.🤙🏽

[@kimiwerner]

My poor friends who edited this video are the ones who made it all make sense!!! Haha I was all over the place! An editor’s nightmare!

[@mauidukes]

Now I see why Mac, Indiana and Jedidiah love this video 🤙🏽 Mac made pulehu he’e after going diving yesterday. It’s always nice eating fresh caught seafood. Thanks for being such an inspiration. I hope next time we see you the kiddos can come too and help cook 👩‍🍳

[@2005keanu]

Mahalo for sharing your mana'o, I learned so much. I live in Utah and my nephew brings me his fresh catch when he visits. Wish me luck!

[@joecruz9204]

Respect and honor that’s all we need

[@controlcontrol1829]

Yum!! Yum !!

[@brianchen3093]

You are awesome!!

[@chattiali142]

,merci Kimi pour votre magnifique recette

[@pashyn]

Pours in all the garlic powder! 👏🏽😍

[@h8evil685]

Being Samoan, when l was growing up me mum used to prepare it as you did and then bake it in the oven in a Coconut Cream miki with Onion... To die for is the Only term to describe the taste; Next to Umu'd Pork... Gr8 Clip Guys, Mum Dad & The Buddy...

[@mikeokeefe9396]

What a very cool mom!

[@elkhunter76]

Count me in on all 3 !

[@EstairiaH]

Mmmmm I love octopus!

[@seaqueen4004]

I loved the part when she said that she honoured the octopus 🐙✨ they're extremely awesome, beautiful and intelligent creatures, but also sustainable, healthy and delicious. She killed them in the most fast way and without suffering, an absolute queen! 💖🌊🐙

[@pedroampuerohunting]

Thanks for sharing! In Spain we do it so diferent, first boil it and then fry it quickly with very little oil. Keep sharing stuff!! 💃💃💃mahalo!