Pages tagged “dinner”

Lomi Lomi Salmon

This classic dish is often served at baby lū’au’s, parties, and everyday get togethers. It’s a colorful blend of crisp veggies and salty salmon. The ultimate Hawaiian pupu (side dish).

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound salted salmon
  • 1 bunch green onions ✅
  • 1 sweet onion ✅
  • 2 tomatoes ✅

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Meatloaf with ʻUlu

‘Ulu is a great cultural food that you can eat it as is or add it as a nutritional boost to dishes like this meatloaf. This recipe is so versatile.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 med onion (chopped) ✅
  • 1 tsp butter (or olive oil)
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tsp ketchup
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Chicken Lūʻau Stew

This is one of Kealohi Naipo's favorite recipes. It's so easy and customizable to your preferences. Try it as is or substitute kalo for ‘ulu, or ‘uala, or mixture of all three!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs (cubed)
  • 6 cups of water
  • 1 tsp salt (add more to taste...
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Sesame Chicken

For perfectly balanced pan-fried chicken, try this simple recipe. When you marinate the chicken over night, frying only takes a few minutes. Add this dish to your side of choice, and it's a meal for the entire family.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1...
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Tofu Stir Fry

You can use any of your favorite vegetables for this stir fry. When adding the crushed pineapple, use the juice as well. Shake off some of the flour before frying if you have a lot of excess. If you want to make it more WIC friendly, serve with brown rice!

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Frijoles

Beans are a resourceful food and versatile way to make a nutritious meal, but not many local people know how to cook it! You can soak it ahead of time or add an extra hour for cooking time will work fine.

Ingredients

  • (1) 16oz bag pinto beans ✅
  • 1/2...
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Tuna Patties

Hawai’i’s take on these fried patties are made with tuna, eggs, and various aromatics. You can make it thick like a burger or on the thinner side like an omelette. All you need is 15 minutes for a perfect quick, easy, and budget friendly meal to feed your family.

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