Why Are Percebes So Expensive?
Their dangerous and difficult harvesting process makes percebes so costly. Percebeiros must risk their lives, navigating treacherous rocks and violent waves to pry the crustaceans off the stone with a knife. Maintaining balance amid the waves takes both skill and courage. This hazardous labor contributes to the high price of percebes, which can reach up to €100 per kilogram.
The risks are real—some percebeiros have tragically lost their lives while harvesting.
How Are Percebes Prepared and Eaten?
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