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Hawaii Cuisine

Oceania · Polynesia

26 recipes

Signature Hawaii Dishes

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Ahi Poke Bowls

A vibrant and fresh Hawaiian staple, Ahi Poke Bowls feature marinated raw tuna (ahi) served over rice with a variety of toppings. This recipe focuses on a classic shoyu-based marinade.

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Hawaii·Easy·20 minutes

Crispy Pan-Fried Manini Fish

A simple and delicious way to prepare Manini (Convict Tang), a common reef fish in Hawaii, pan-fried until crispy and seasoned to perfection.

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Hawaii·Easy·15 minutes (plus chilling time)

Haupia

Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made from coconut milk, sugar, and a thickener like cornstarch. It has a smooth, pudding-like texture and a rich coconut flavor, often served in squares.

Hawaii·Medium·2.5-3.5 hours

Hawaiian Beef Stew

A comforting and flavorful beef stew, distinctively Hawaiian with its rich, tomato-based broth that carries a hint of tanginess and sweetness. This dish is a testament to the islands' cultural fusion, incorporating simple yet delicious elements that make it a beloved local comfort food.

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Hawaii·Easy·40 minutes

Hawaiian Breadfruit (ʻUlu) with Coconut Milk

A simple and comforting dessert of tender breadfruit simmered in a sweet, creamy coconut milk sauce, highlighting the unique texture of 'ulu.

Hawaii·Easy·35 minutes

Hawaiian Breadfruit Fritters with Lilikoi Dip

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these sweet breadfruit fritters are a delightful treat, perfectly complemented by a tangy lilikoi (passion fruit) dipping sauce.

Hawaii·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Hawaiian Butter Mochi

A beloved Hawaiian dessert, butter mochi is a chewy, sweet, and buttery cake with a unique texture, often flavored with coconut and vanilla.

Hawaii·Easy·45 minutes

Hawaiian Chicken Long Rice

A comforting and savory Hawaiian noodle soup featuring tender chicken and slippery glass noodles in a flavorful broth, often seasoned with ginger and garlic.

Hawaii·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Hawaiian Dried Aku with Coconut and Taro Leaves

A traditional Hawaiian dish featuring dried aku (skipjack tuna) rehydrated and simmered in coconut milk with tender taro leaves, offering a rich, savory, and slightly earthy flavor profile.

Hawaii·Easy·1 hour

Hawaiian Guava Chicken

Tender chicken pieces braised in a sweet and tangy guava sauce, infused with ginger and garlic, creating a unique tropical flavor profile.

Hawaii·Medium·50 minutes

Hawaiian Kalua Turkey Hash

A flavorful and savory hash made with shredded Kalua-style turkey, sweet potatoes, onions, and seasonings, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Hawaii·Medium·3.5-4.5 hours

Hawaiian Lau Lau with Pork and Butterfish

A traditional Hawaiian dish where seasoned pork and salted butterfish are wrapped in lu'au (taro) leaves and ti leaves, then steamed until tender and flavorful. This version highlights the classic combination of pork and the rich, buttery taste of butterfish.

Hawaii·Medium·3.5-4.5 hours

Hawaiian Laulau

Laulau is a traditional Hawaiian dish where pork, butterfish (or other fish), and sometimes chicken are wrapped in lu'au (taro) leaves and then ti leaves, and steamed for several hours until tender. The result is a flavorful, moist, and tender parcel of goodness.

Hawaii·Easy·45 minutes

Hawaiian Lilikoi Chicken

A vibrant and flavorful chicken dish featuring the tropical tang of lilikoi (passion fruit). This recipe balances sweet, sour, and savory notes for a truly island-inspired meal.

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Hawaii·Easy·15 minutes (plus marinating time)

Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Salmon

Lomi-lomi salmon is a fresh and vibrant Hawaiian side dish, typically served at luaus. It's a refreshing mix of salted salmon, ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and green onions, gently 'massaged' together.

Hawaii·Medium·25 minutes

Hawaiian Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi

A delightful and flavorful way to enjoy fresh mahi-mahi, coated in crunchy macadamia nuts and pan-seared to perfection.

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Hawaii·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Hawaiian Manapua

A popular Hawaiian dim sum-style steamed bun filled with sweet and savory Chinese barbecued pork (char siu). Manapua is a local adaptation of the traditional char siu bao.

Hawaii·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Hawaiian Pipikaula Ribs

Pipikaula is a traditional Hawaiian dried, salted beef, often made from short ribs. This recipe focuses on rehydrating and tenderizing the dried ribs, resulting in a deeply flavorful and slightly chewy dish, often served as an appetizer or side.

Hawaii·Medium·45 minutes

Hawaiian Poi Mochi

A unique and delightful dessert that combines the traditional Hawaiian staple, poi, with the chewy texture of mochi. This recipe offers a subtly sweet and earthy flavor profile with a satisfyingly soft and bouncy bite.

Hawaii·Easy·50 minutes

Hawaiian Saimin

Saimin is Hawaii's beloved noodle soup, a comforting and versatile dish that reflects the islands' multicultural heritage. Its light, flavorful broth, springy noodles, and customizable toppings make it a quintessential local comfort food, enjoyed at any time of day.

Hawaii·Easy·35 minutes

Hawaiian Shrimp and Macadamia Nut Stir-Fry

A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry that captures the essence of Hawaiian cuisine, combining succulent shrimp with the tropical crunch of macadamia nuts, sweet pineapple, and a savory-sweet sauce. This dish offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes.

Hawaii·Easy·30 minutes

Hawaiian Shrimp Scampi with Coconut Milk

A tropical twist on classic shrimp scampi, this dish features succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter, and white wine, finished with a creamy coconut milk sauce and a hint of lime.

Hawaii·Easy·25 minutes

Hawaiian Shrimp Scampi with Macadamia Nuts

A tropical twist on classic shrimp scampi, this dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with a hint of lemon, finished with the delightful crunch of toasted macadamia nuts.

Hawaii·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes

Hawaiian Sweet Potato and Coconut Bread Pudding

A comforting and subtly sweet bread pudding that incorporates the tropical flavors of Hawaii, featuring mashed sweet potato and creamy coconut milk.

Hawaii·Easy·45 minutes

Hawaiian Sweet Potato Coconut Stew

A comforting and flavorful stew featuring the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes simmered in creamy coconut milk, with warming spices.

Hawaii·Medium·6-8.5 hours

Kalua Pig Sliders

A simplified, slider-friendly version of the traditional Hawaiian Kalua Pig, slow-cooked in an imu (underground oven). This recipe uses a modern oven or slow cooker method to achieve tender, smoky shredded pork.

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