Hawaiian Food options

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What many people love most about Hawaii (besides our pristine white sand beaches and breathtaking views) is the food.  Not only can you easily get locally caught fish, there is an abundance of organic fruits and vegetables available to you all year around.

With all of the amazing food that is naturally offered, you’d never know that Hawaii has some of the most unique local cuisines. These dishes are definitely more casual than the “fancy feasts” yet if you are looking for a different food creation to serve to your non-picky eaters then you might want to think about incorporating a few of these authentic Hawaiian entrees at your wedding reception.

Hawaiian Food Options:

Chicken Long Rice: A staple in Hawaiian Luau’s, this simple dish consists of rice noodles, chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, Hawaiian salt, ginger, chicken broth, garlic and green onions. 

Kalua Pig:  Here the pig is traditionally cooked in an imu or what is known as an underground oven.  Wrapped in vegetation the pig is slowly cooked for a number of hours until the pig has been thoroughly steamed (until it easily falls off the bone).  

Lomi Salmon: This dish is most easily described as a fresh tomato and salmon salad dressed with yellow onions, green onions and Hawaiian sea salt.

Poi: Made from the taro plant, poi was considered to be a highly sacred part of daily Hawaiian life.  The root is mixed with water until the desired consistency is reached, this dish has a paste-like texture with a deep native flavor.

Haupia: Technically considered a gelled pudding, this traditional desert is made from fresh coconut milk, sugar, water & cornstarch and is typically served in bite size blocks.

These are just a few of the flavorful island dishes available to you. You’ll never know how delicious each and every one of these dishes are until you try them.  So select a good caterer, pull up a chair, pick your utensil of choice and…help yourself!

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