We love udon noodles in Hawaii! This popular stir fry udon dish is simple and full of flavor. There's Spam, cabbage, and lots of black pepper. It's easy to make with pantry ingredients and very flexible. Feel free to switch up the meat and veggies. Hope you enjoy ^_^ Why This Recipe Works Ready for …
Poke is popular Hawaii dish made of raw ahi (tuna) mixed with pantry ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil. There are many variations from shoyu poke to Hawaiian-style poke. Poke is super trendy these days, but we ate this often growing up in Hawaii! It's served everywhere from takeout spots to fancy restaurants. The …
Steamed tofu and a savory black sesame sauce come together in this easy and comforting dish. A flavorful black sesame sauce includes soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a bit of chili oil. Serve hot! Enjoy as an appetizer, side dish, or afternoon snack. Why This Recipe Works This is one of those dishes …
Mac Salad (also called Macaroni Salad or Hawaiian Macaroni Salad*) is a popular side dish that we love to make at home. Learn about what makes Hawaii's mac salad unique, find the best place to eat mac salad in Hawaii, and get the recipe! We love to eat mac salad in Hawaii. The formal name …
Sardines are a popular snack in Hawaii and this recipe is adapted from the "Sardine Pupu" recipe in Cook Real Hawai'i by Sheldon Simeon. Olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar come together in this easy and flavorful dish (it's almost adobo-esque!) Pour the sauce over the warmed sardines and enjoy. It's super ono. …
This refreshing Japanese dish of green beans tossed with sesame dressing (gomaae) is made with 3 ingredients. Mix sesame paste with soy sauce. Then toss with blanched green beans. So many flavors and textures! It also happens to be very easy to make. Why This Recipe Works This vegetable side dish (which is also referred …
This simple Japanese dish of green beans with a tofu dressing (shiraae) is super onolicious. Just blend tofu with sesame seeds, miso, and soy sauce to make the dressing. Then toss it with blanched green beans and enjoy! Both creamy and refreshing. Also happens to be vegan. Serve as an appetizer or side dish. Why …
Black Sesame Soup is a classic Chinese dessert soup that is served warm. It is surprisingly simple to make but complex and nutty in flavor. Serve at the end of the meal, as an afternoon snack, or even for breakfast. All you need are black sesame seeds, rice, honey, and water. Why This Recipe Works …
These golden pancakes are made of three key ingredients: eggs, chives, and vermicelli (glass noodles). Just mix and season. Pan fry individual pancakes and enjoy with a bowl of rice! Dipping sauce is optional but will make it extra tasty. Looking for a simple homemade lunch? This will do the trick ^_^ I wish I …
Who knew Shrimp Toast was this easy to make at home? Mix shrimp with water chestnuts, green onions, garlic and other pantry ingredients. Spread it on bread and gently fry till golden. Eat hot! This makes a super ono afternoon snack or party pupu (that's the Hawaiian word for appetizer) ^_^ Oh man, shrimp toast! …
Featuring ground pork, mung bean noodles, and wood ear mushrooms, Cha Trung (Vietnamese Egg Meatloaf) is happy comfort food. You can steam or bake the meatloaf. The savory egg yolk topping is a signature finish and easy to do. Make sure to enjoy with rice ^_^ There is regular meatloaf...and then there is Cha Trung …
Octopus Hot Dogs are a fun and easy to make treat. You only need one ingredient: Japanese sausages (or regular hot dogs)! Make a few cuts to form the octopus "legs" and then pan fry till the legs curl up. Best enjoyed with rice. This is one of those recipes that are so easy (like …
