This sweet and sour spare ribs recipe of Hawaii came from the Chinese and has now been adopted as a local favorite. Sweet and sour is an easy recipe to slow simmer pork spare ribs until they are tender enough to fall off the bone.
Hawaii’s Chicken Hekka Recipe
Another recipe from the plantation era in Hawaii. It is Hawaii’s version of the Japanese sukiyaki. Chicken Hekka is a combination of vegetables, mushrooms, noodles, and chicken all simmered in the classic sweetened shoyu sauce.
Hawaiian Style Lumpia Recipe
Ube is a sweet purple yam that comes from the Philippines and many other parts of the Asian region. It has a hint of coconut and vanilla-like taste making it the perfect flavor for a vibrant purple ice cream or shake. Follow this recipe for a copycat version to Maui’s local restaurant Cupie’s Ube Shake.
Ube Ice Cream and Shake
Ube is a sweet purple yam that comes from the Philippines and many other parts of the Asian region. It has a hint of coconut and vanilla-like taste making it the perfect flavor for a vibrant purple ice cream or shake. Follow this recipe for a copycat version to Maui’s local restaurant Cupie’s Ube Shake.
Local Japanese-Hawaiian Chi Chi Dango
Learn how to make Chi Chi Dango, a light-sweet, soft, and chewy treat. This treat was brought to Hawaii from Japan and was adopted to the island’s culture. It’s usually eaten on Girl’s Day, which is celebrated on March 3rd.
Hawaiian-Style Hurricane Popcorn
Hurricane popcorn is one of those local snacks to bring back for family or friends who live elsewhere from the islands of Hawaii. This is a great recipe to use if you are craving that delicious savory popcorn unique to Hawaii.
Authentic Korean Kalbi Ribs
Khalbi ribs is a local island favorite in Hawaii. This blessed dish was introduced by the Koreans and has since been adopted and loved by the locals. It is the perfect summer bbq dish to serve at family gatherings or beach get-togethers.
Sweet Liliko’i (Passion Fruit) Bars
Lilikoi (passion fruit) bars are a very simple and easy dessert to make! The lilikoi’s sweet and tangy taste really brings out it’s flavors in this lovely treat. Along with the sweet custard is a crisp shortbread crust making these bars even more divine. Give this recipe a try and get ready to impress your ohana and friends.
Crispy Chinese Cake Noodles
Chinese Cake Noodles is an addictive dish with crispy noodles smothered in a thick savory sauce with fried local vegetables. It has been on the menus of many local Chinese restaurants and is always a must have when eating with the ohana.
Hawaiian-Style Boiled Peanuts
Boiled peanuts have become an easy and ono treat that locals love to snack on. You’ll see these snacks served as pupus or at aunty’s house in a bowl ready to be eaten as you enjoy the company of family. Boiled peanuts are usually sold in Chinatown in clear plastic bags. If you are craving these local snacks, the recipe is very simple to make!