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 ...
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 ...
The most important part of making squid luau is to cook the leaves long enough; if you don't, you will notice an unpleasant prickly sensation on your tongue as you ...
Very small baked purple sweet potatoes are often served with Hawaiian plate lunch. Sometimes they may be mixed with canned pineapple or coconut milk and served almost as a pudding. ...
Hawaiian rice must be somewhat moist, so that the grains cling to each other, but not at all mushy. Calrose, a Japanese variety, is the most common variety used. Most ...
Poke, often called Hawaii’s soul food, is everywhere in the islands, in home kitchens, in delis and supermarkets, at casual bars and high-end restaurants. And its popularity has traveled. ...
