Charred hee (octopus) with squid ink spaetzle, chorizo, uni emulsion and chicharron 4 Servings Charred Hee 1 Octopus (raw) 1 onion, large dice 1 carrot, large dice 1 fennel bulb, large diced 1 celery stick, large dice ½ cup white wine ½ gallon water 1oz olive oil TT salt TT pepper Place onion, carrot, fennel, […]
These Oahu restaurants may not be offering traditional Hawaiian dishes, but the people who own them show the versatility and ingenuity of kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiians) in the dining industry, all while filling our opu (stomachs) with delicious food. CINNAMON’S Cinnamon’s owners Puna and Cricket Nam, who opened the popular brunch staple in 1985.Photo: Odeelo Dayondon
Hamachi poke tacos with mac nut slaw, avocado yuzu puree and crispy wontons Poke sauce ¾ C soy sauce ¼ C sesame oil 1 t ginger, chopped ½ t crushed red chilis, toasted 1 pinch ground white pepper 2 limes, juiced In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Ask for a recommendation on where to get breakfast in Kihei, Maui and it’s very likely the casual eatery, Kihei Caffe, will be named. Its exceptional home-cooked meals are no secret, and our readers voted it as the No. 2 place for breakfast on Maui in our “2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.” Serving more than 40
Street food aficionados won’t want to miss these fun and tasty dishes with an island flair. Andagi A post shared by @alohaandagi_llc on Oct 1, 2016 at 11:12am PDT With the help of big summer bon dance festivals taking place in the Islands, many Japanese and Okinawan foods have started to become more and
Coconut Lime Prawns Yields: 2 portions 4 Tbsp unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil 10 pieces head-on prawns (9-12 size) 20 curry leaves 1 lime, halved ¼ cup unsweetened coconut chips, toasted Clean prawns by removing shells, leaving 1 joint near head and 1 joint near tail. Using kitchen shears, snip whiskers and legs. Remove
Frida’s Ceviche Tostada 1 pound fresh, skinless Opakapaka, cut into 1/2- inch dice1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice1 medium white onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium-large tomatoes (about 1 pound), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces2 Fresh Jalapeños chopped1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilSalt3 tablespoons
Unless you’re staying at Turtle Bay Resort, you might not think of it as a lunch destination, instead choosing to drive past it on your way to Waimea Bay or the Polynesian Cultural Center. But more and more people are catching on that this is the place to stop for lunch and to take a
Mama Elena’s Lechon Special is an Elena’s favorite! Crispy pork belly chopped to bite sized pieces, seasoned with fish sauce, Hawaiian salt tossed with tomatoes, onions and green onions, it makes for a mouthwatering treat. Ingredients 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 6-inch squares 1 gallon vegetable oil, for frying 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup
A musubi—traditionally Spam on a fitted, rectangular bed of rice and wrapped with a piece of nori (seaweed)—is found in grocery stores, gas stations and snack stands all around the Islands. Of course, any Hawaii resident knows there are other possible musubi combinations, such as, the also popular, hot dog or chicken katsu musubis. But,
Valentine’s Day is only a week away, so here are a few suggestions for restaurants with a romantic atmosphere and special prix fixe menus. Reservations are recommended though—and soon—if you want to snag a table for two at any of these places. Merriman’s Kapalua (Maui) Culinary pioneer Peter Merriman’s restaurant has a stunning view overlooking Kapalua Bay
The “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” one of Waikiki’s most unmistakable landmarks, celebrated 90 years on February 1 by opening its own bakery. The hotel, playground of Hollywood stars, presidents, visiting royalty and influential statesmen, opened in 1927 and has been known ever since as one of the most luxurious hotels in Hawaii. It is
