Look for kukui nuts at Asian markets, where they are sometimes called candlenuts.
Nibbles & Snacks
Look for kukui nuts at Asian markets, where they are sometimes called candlenuts.
Sauces & Condiments
However, this popular condiment, typically found in casual restaurants that offer plate lunch, allows you to add heat to any dish. It is especially good with kalua pork, poi, baked ...
Fish & Flesh
Chicken Long Rice is an essential part of Hawaiian Plate Lunch and is also offered separately on the menus of local restaurants. Many luaus include it.
Nibbles & Snacks
There are all sorts of variations in the form of seasonings, from garlic, hot peppers and ginger to seaweed, sesame seeds and honey. If you happen to come across raw ...
Fish & Flesh
Punalu'u is the first town you come to as you approach the north shore of Oahu from the east side of the island. It is also the subject of one ...
Recipe
People wait patiently and often order 3 or 4 servings to take home. No one seems to mind the long wait, in part because it is mesmerizing to watch the chef as ...
Salads
Whenever I’ve had potato salad in Hawaii it has included macaroni. It is often what is served with plate lunch and if you attend a luau, expect to find ...
Recipe
The craze didn’t last long and their “Mac Is Back” promotion in 2005 included a macaroni salad recipe contest offering trips to Hawaii to the top four winners. Entries poured ...
“My mom and I are Purists,” she continues, “elbow mac, mayo (Best Foods), Italian parsley. For her, minced onion. For me, chopped olives. Pau.” I’m with Wanda, a purist ...
Recipe
Octopus is sometimes referred to as squid in Hawaii and if you have it and are comfortable preparing it, you can use it in this recipe. But it is perfectly ...
