Abalone Ceviche

Ingredients

• 8 abalones, fresh or frozen, about 4 to 5 ounces each in shell weight (see note)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 chayote, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 cup clam juice
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Juice of 1 lime, plus more to taste
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Tabasco
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup peeled and finely diced jicama
• 1/4 cup peeled and finely diced chayote
• 1/4 cup corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• About 1 cup Rice Krispies