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 …
Turmeric Rice is fragrant and delicious. Just sauté shallots and add them to the rice cooker along with chicken broth, turmeric powder, and salt. It's a fun way to make lunch or dinner a little extra special. You know how much we love our rice cooker (and rice cooker recipes) at Onolicious ^_^ The rice …
Hawaii-Style Meat Jun is a popular local dish with Korean origins. Thinly slice beef is marinated, then dipped in flour and egg, and pan-fried. Onolicious! There's also an optional dipping sauce. Eat with hot rice (bonus points for kimchi and mac salad on the side) ^_^ Oh man, meat jun! All Hawaii locals know and …
Yi mein noodles (also called e-fu noodles or longevity noodles) are tossed with garlic, mushrooms, and green onions for a super satisfying dish. The noodles are seasoned with soy sauce, oyster, sesame oil, and white pepper. Onolicious as a side dish, or a simple main dish! Growing up in Hawaii, we often attended celebrations and …
A most comforting dish. Marinate chicken legs in a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Layer with ginger and then steam. The chicken gets super tender and juicy, and the marinade turns into a onolicious sauce. Best enjoyed with rice. The flavor of this chicken dish is classic comfort, built on soy …
