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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14 Dishes to Celebrate the Chinese New Year Hawaiian-Style
Celebrate Chinese New Year Hawaiian-style with 14 delicious dishes, blending traditional flavors with local favorites like chow fun, char siu, and gau. Bring luck, prosperity, and aloha to your festive feast!
Chow Fun from Hawaii: The Best Easy and Delicious Recipe
Chow Fun is a beloved local comfort food in Hawaii, known for its umami flavors and hearty ingredients. This stir-fried noodle dish combines chewy wide noodles with the typical local slices of meat, veggies, and savory sauce. Perfect for family potlucks, lunch plates, or a simple meal.
Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu): A Spicy Classic Comfort Dish
This Mapo Tofu is a modification to a fiery Sichuan classic. It combines silky tofu, savory ground meat, and a bold, spicy sauce infused with chili bean paste and Hawaiian chili peppers. Perfectly balanced with umami and heat, it’s a comforting dish best enjoyed over steamed rice.
Gau: A Recipe from Hawaii for Chinese New Year
Gau is a traditional Chinese steamed rice cake, popular during Chinese New Year, especially in Hawaii. Made with glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, and water, it has a sweet, caramel-like flavor and a sticky, chewy texture. Symbolizing prosperity and advancement, gau is often decorated with a red dot or paper for good luck.
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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!
