Geoduck

Geoduck is a large, unusually shaped clam that is native to the west coast of North America, namely Pacific Northwest and Western Canadian coast. It consists of a long soft body, often referred to as a neck or siphon, which hangs from the shell, and which may reach up to 3.3 feet (1 m).

With a small foot, these clams bury themselves in the ground, and they remain at the same place for the rest of their lives. As a culinary ingredient, geoduck is an expensive delicacy. It is usually just shortly boiled before it is eaten. The shell is removed, and the skin that covers the trunk is peeled off.

The trunk is then thoroughly cleaned, and thinly sliced. Typically, it is served sashimi or sushi-style, accompanied by soy or ponzu sauce. The meat inside the shell is softer, and it is mostly used in cooked dishes. Geoduck, which is pronounced as gooeyduck, appears under various names, and apart from its native location, it is also enjoyed in several Asian countries.