Hawaii regional cuisine is a relatively new term that was
coined by 12 Hawaiian chefs in 1994. After becoming tired of cooking food that
didn’t truly represent the Hawaiian culture and lifestyle, these chefs teamed
up to create a style of cuisine that shaped Hawaiian food into what it is
today. Moving away from food that is popular to the mainland, Hawaii regional
cuisine uses fresh ingredients that are sourced from plants, cattle, and fish
which are native to Hawaii. To truly take in Hawaii regional cuisine, we’ve
compiled just a few of the popular Hawaiian dishes that can be found around the
island today, so that you may experience the unique flavor profiles that Hawaii
has to offer.
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Kalua
Kalua is a traditional Hawaiian technique for cooking pig,
turkey, and a variety of other regional food. The Kalua cooking method involves
slowly cooking Hawaiian cuisine in an underground oven, so that the food’s
flavors can fully develop over an extended period of time. Many travelers
visiting Hawaii have probably experienced the delicious cuisine that is
produced by kalua style cooking, as this cooking technique is very popular at
luaus and other festive events. Kalua cookouts are a can’t-miss experience
while visiting Hawaii if you have yet to taste the slow-cooked flavors achieved
from underground cooking.
Malasadas
Originating as a portuguese dessert, malasadas are made from a
yeast dough with eggs, and are rolled in granulated sugar. Similar to a
doughnut, malasadas are deep fried in oil, giving them a flaky crust that can
easily be pulled apart. While traditional malasadas utilize a limited number of
key ingredients, some bakeries pay tribute to the native flavors of Hawaii by
filling malasadas with a gooey custard or coconut pudding. Malasadas can be
found in just about any bakery, as well as at restaurants where they are served
up as a gourmet dessert dish.
Poke
One of the most popular dishes served in Hawaii, Poke is a fish
salad made with ahi tuna or yellowfin tuna. This dish is traditionally served
raw while seasoned with Japanese-style flavors like sesame oil, green onions,
soy sauce, and more. Variations of poke are made using salmon, or he’e, the
Hawaiian word for octopus. You can find poke just about anywhere in Hawaii, as
this popular cuisine continues to remain as one of the most sought after dishes
on the island.
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