Cooking onolicious meals for the ‘ohana and friends, sharing memorable recipes, and learning new culinary tricks
Hawaii is a melting pot of many, many, many cultures. We all love to eat a delicious meal, so let’s get cookin!
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Hawaiian Beef Curry: A Local Favorite
Beef curry is a flavorful and hearty stew made with tender beef chunks simmered in a rich, savory curry sauce. In Hawaii, beef curry has a unique local twist — it’s often made using Japanese curry roux blocks (like Golden Curry or Vermont Curry), which give it a slightly sweet and mild flavor compared to Indian or Thai curries.
Garlic Shrimp: An Authentic Recipe Hawaii Style
Garlic shrimp is a buttery, garlicky dish made with large shrimp pan-fried until tender and slightly crispy, often served shell-on. In Hawaii, garlic shrimp is a local favorite made famous by North Shore food trucks, where it’s cooked in a rich butter sauce packed with fresh garlic and sometimes a hint of spice. It’s typically served over rice to soak up every last drop of the buttery goodness.
Poke: Classic Recipe from Hawaii
Cool and tasty! Learn how to make a refreshing cold somen salad, Hawaiian style.
Somen Salad: Chill Out with this Recipe
Cool and tasty! Learn how to make a refreshing cold somen salad, Hawaiian style.
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I’m Tani
I’m an island girl from Maui who happens to love food. I am an average day cooker like most of you. That’s why I want to make my recipes clear and concise with my videos and blog. Read more…
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🎵”The island stays in your heart… and I’ll never forget where I’m from”🎵
Yes! The song “Never Forget Where I’m From” by Justin Young perfectly summarizes me and many locals who moved away from the islands for their own reasons. I can NEVER forget where I’m from and I can never forget my memories of growing up and enjoying many aunties’ meals, potlucks, and family gatherings. I hope to help bring a little of home to your plate!