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tomalley
noun[ C or U ]
uk /təˈmæl.i/ us /təˈmæl.i/
the liver and pancreas(= organs of the body that clean the blood and help digest food) of a lobster(= a sea creature with a long body covered with a hard shell, two large claws, and eight legs), that turns green when cooked:
Some health officials advise that lobster eaters should avoid eating the tomalley.
The lobster was served with a rich, creamy sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and tomalley.
The pale green tomalley is considered a special delicacy by some chefs.
When you are cooking lobster, always remove the tomalley.
Some people prize the tomalley for its creamy texture and rich flavour.
Scoop out the green tomalley and push it through a sieve into a bowl.
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