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Kalua Pig
Even if you don't have an imu, you can still make Hawaiian kalua pig at home from pork butt purchased at your local supermarket.

Lomi Lomi Salmon
Lomi means massage in Hawaiian and you'll see how that name applies to this recipe for Lomi Lomi Salmon.

Chicken Long Rice
This staple of a Hawaiian luau, Chicken Long Rice, actually originated in China.

Haupia
This coconut pudding, haupia, is a staple desert at every Hawaiian luau.

Huli Huli Chicken
Hawaii's own version of barbecued chicken is cooked with Huli-Huli Sauce (made with pure Hawaiian brown sugar cane along with soy sauce, fresh ginger and more).

Poke
Most often seen made with the freshest raw ahi (tuna), poke makes a great pupu (appetizer) for any meal.

Char Sui
These delicious rich, red spareribs are a favorite thanks to the Chinese immigrants to Hawaii.

Banana Bread
This favorite made with mashed ripe bananas is often offered at luaus.

Chicken Adobo (recipe from former Governor Ben Cayatano)
This national dish of the Philippines is a favorite at luaus. It is a stew with chicken and pork (or beef, shellfish) in a sauce of white vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns.

Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu is Japanese style fried chicken and is most often served with Tonkatsu sauce.

Corn Chowder
A modern Hawaiian favorite, corn chowder is made with chicken stock, potatoes, onion, celery and creamed corn.

Chicken Luau
Although tradition calls for this Hawaiian luau favorite, chicken luau, to be made with taro leaves, spinach can be substituted when taro leaves are not available.

Fried Rice
A standard of Chinese cuisine, fried rice can be made with meat or seafood and a wide assortment of vegetables.

Kim Chee
Great as a dip for pupu's (appetizers) or a stand-alone side dish, Korean style Kim Chee is made of fresh island cabbage, chili peppers, ginger, garlic and other seasonings.

Kulolo
A Hawaiian pudding made of taro, brown sugar and coconut milk.

Lau Lau - Beef, Chicken, Butterfish or Pork Wrapped in Taro or Ti Leaves
Salt butterfish, beef, chicken or pork wrapped in taro or ti leaves and then steamed.

Mahi Mahi with Teriyaki Sauce Marinade
A standard at most luaus, this Hawaiian favorite white, sweet, moderately dense fish is most often served at luaus either baked or sautéed.

Pineapple Luau Style
Thanks to the Food Consultants of Hawaii and Aunty Leilani.

Papaya Bread
An island favorite made from papaya, carrots, applesauce, and chopped walnuts.

Mango Bread
A recipe for mango bread using fresh mangos and macadamia nuts.

Poi Muffins (Taro Muffins) - Hawaiian Luau Recipe
Two recipes for delicious taro muffins

Portugese Sweet Bread
Portuguese sweet bread (pao doce), sometimes labeled Hawaiian sweet bread, is a staple and good for making French toast in the morning.

Sauteed Mahi Mahi
This Hawaiian favorite white, sweet, moderately dense fish is most often served at luaus either baked or sautéed.

Seared Toasted Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi with Citrus Ako-Miso Sauce
This Hawaiian favorite white, sweet, moderately dense fish is most often served at luaus either baked or sautéed.

Teriyaki Beef
A Japanese favorite of beef marinated in teriyaki sauce and island seasonings and then broiled or grilled. The same recipe can also be used with chicken.

Aloha Sweet Potatoes
Thanks to the Food Consultants of Hawaii and Aunty Leilani.

Dorie's Luau Recipes
Dorie's recipes for Lomi Lomi Salmon, Aku Poke, Pipi Kaula, Oven Kalua Pork, Chicken Long Rice, Hawaiian Fish with Thai Banana Salsa, LauLau, Poi and Haupia.

The Complete Luau Menu
Thanks to the Food Consultants of Hawaii and Aunty Leilani.

Hawaiian Pickled Onions
Thanks to the Food Consultants of Hawaii and Aunty Leilani.

How to Prepare and Cook Food in an Imu
Join the workers of "The Old Lahaina Luau" as they build an imu and cook a pig.

Mo`o's Pineapple Calabash Punch
Thanks to the Food Consultants of Hawaii and Aunty Leilani.