The world’s largest burrowing clam no less, geoducks (pronounced ‘gooey ducks’) are native to the Pacific Northwest coast. These oversize saltwater clams typically weigh around 1.5kg each and have large, protruding necks (called the siphon) that hang from their shell. Regarded as a real culinary gem, chefs prize them for their sweet, pure flavour and delicate, crunchy texture.

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