Hello everyone. Welcome to my blog. Today, I will introduce to you one of the most interesting activities that I have accomplished, and that is collecting Jumping shells by the beach. While the beach is renowned for its stunning views and is a good place to unwind, it has hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. And now, we will delve into the enjoyment of collecting jumping shells and the excitement it brings to us, as beachcombers.
What are Jumping shells?
Jumping shells, best known in Cebuano-Visaya term as Sikad-sikad is a tiny crustacean that can move swiftly on sandy shores. Here in our province, it is one of the edible seashells that can be found on our shores. But it is not easy to collect this seashell since it can camouflage to its environment which is very difficult to sight. Every low tide is the time for the beachcombers to collect this seashell since it can be easily picked without seawater or have low water levels.
Why we collect Jumping Seashells
The common reason why most people around the world collect seashells is because of the art and designs in the shells. But most Filipinos especially those who are living in the provinces used to collect these seashells because they can be a good viand. Jumping seashell is edible, and abundant on the seashores, and it is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Me as a Beachcomber
After I explored the abandoned Nailon Beach Resort, I decided to go to the seashore since it is already low tide. I see also other people who were collecting edible seashells and sea urchins for food. I feel interested in collecting jumping seashells (it is the only familiar to me aside from scallops and clams)since I can see in the other people's faces the enjoyment of searching and collecting edible seashells and sea urchins. So I decided to get an eco bag and start searching and collecting. It is so tiring at first, very difficult also, but the feeling when you get one, makes you lose all your tiredness. I feel so enjoyed and excited seeing and collecting jumping seashells and sea urchins. It almost took me 2 hours of walking along the seashore searching behind the stones, sands, and seaweeds until I decided to stop. I guess that my collected jumping seashells and sea urchins is enough for our dinner.
How to Prepare Jumping seashells and sea urchins as food?
I segregate the Seashells from sea urchins through a large basin. Sea urchins can be eaten fresh by breaking their hard shells and directly getting the uni (sea urchins meat).
I get all the green slime inside the urchin's shell, and let the uni remains. You can use a spoon to separate the uni from the green slime. The uni is very delicious especially when paired with hot rice.
I also clean the Sikad-sikad by using a brush and fresh water. To get all the sand and to get rid of other microorganisms, I brush it thoroughly and wash it many times with fresh water. I also wash it with vinegar and then rinse it well.
Ingredients
-After cleaning, in a casserole, put water and let it boil. Add the Seashells.
-Let it boil for 5 minutes.
-Remove the Casserole from heat and -Set away the Seashells from the water.
-Rinse the Seashells thoroughly.
-In a separate pan, heat a small amount of cooking oil, add the garlic, then the onion.
-Add the Seashell and the lemongrass. Add water if necessary and let it boil for 2 minutes.
-Add the coconut milk and let it boil for a minute.
-Then Add seasonings. Lastly, serve it while hot.
There are different ways how to cook Jumping Seashells, but I prefer this one. Very easy, yet it has a delicious soup. Also, in eating this seashell, we need a needle or a toothpick to get the meat inside the shell. And obviously, don't eat the shell😂😂, just the meat inside it.
Thank you for reading! See you on my next blog.
Good job @mrexperiendiado.Hardworking and doing everything for the family. You can save a lot from beachcombing. These fresh foods from seawater were all good for one's health. Hopefully, some husbands would do the same as you did.
Thank you for your nice words ma'am dehai. Beachcombing is indeed a great activity. Sort of exercise, and can also have free food for the family.
You are so lucky living near the sea. How I love shells and surely that is so delicious. More shells to collect and cook!
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Wow.. Makasave na gyud sa panud an sir basta naas duol sa dagat.
Bitaw maam. Magkugi lang jud ug panginhas bahalag sakit sa hawak..hehhehe.lingaw man pud
It's advantage when you're near at the sea because you can save money from buying at the market.
Tinood jud maam..makatipid gyud ta, presko pa atong maluto
I am very much familiar to all of that but I haven't eaten them once. I only see them online. Maybe they just taste the same as kinason. I also tried sea cucumber. So tasty!
tam is kaayo ni ug sabaw sir
Bitaw sir. Makapang dug ab jud ta human ug kaon..heheheh
I love seafoods,amazing kaayu Ang dool ug dagat.
Hehehe..bitaw maam ..makalingaw raba jud ning manginhas
In Eastern Samar we call this jumping seashells as busikad, it's one of my favourite specially when cooked with coconut milk. I also used to go get them during low tide together with my mom and cousins. We are just blessed to have abundant free foods from the sea, the perks of living near the ocean.
Kalami sa sabaw aning sikad sir!fresh from the sea..