Ma'Oa and Pahua Tairo (Tahiti)

• 2 Dozen snails or clams
• 500 grams juice grated from coconuts, seawater and shrimps
• 3 each onions
• 2 each garlic cloves
• 1 x salt and black pepper

1. The snail of the ma'oa may be extracted from the shell either by breaking the shells with a hammer or by boiling them for a few minutes if you wish to keep the shells intact.
2. Wash the snails and remove the pocket of black matter.
3. In the case of the pahua, a bivalve, the muscle adhering to the shell should be severed, the animal extracted from the shell, and the black matter removed.
4. Soak in fresh water for a few hours.
5. Mix with the taioro, then add the chopped onions and garlic plus seasoning.
6. Serve at room temperature.

clams, coconuts, onions, garlic, salt

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/maoa-pahua-tairo-tahiti-33311 (may not work)