All you need are two ingredients to make fresh soy milk: soybeans and water. Just soak the soybeans overnight. The blend, strain, and boil. Sweeten with honey, if desired. Serve hot, so good! We’ve been making soy milk at home ever since I was a kid. Hot and fresh, it beats anything you can buy …
Mango Pudding is a dessert we enjoy all year round in Hawaii! Use fresh mango when in season, and use frozen mango any other time. This simple and elegant dessert lets all that sweet mango flavor shine though. Easy to make and delicious. Hope you enjoy! Why This Recipe Works Oh yes, mango pudding! This …
Pork Hash is Hawaii’s version of classic Chinese shumai. Fill dumpling skins with a mixture of seasoned pork and shrimp, then steam. Comforting and onolicious! What Is Pork Hash? Oh man if you haven’t had pork hash yet, you are in for a treat! Pork hash are steamed, open-face dumplings filled with pork and shrimp. …
Spinach, simply blanched and then topped with a savory sesame sauce that features sesame in three forms. Toss and mix, then it’s ready to eat! This is a great spinach side dish that can be prepared in advance. Enjoy hot, at room temperature, or chilled. Why This Recipe Works Hooray for spinach! There are a …
This savory stir fry / scramble of eggs and garlic chives (also called Chinese chives) is light and full of flavor. It’s simply seasoned with sesame oil and salt. Enjoy plain for a quick breakfast or pair with rice and soup for a simple and nourishing lunch. Add a dash of Maggi seasoning (or soy …
Black Sesame Toast is a quick and easy weekday breakfast! You just need three ingredients. Toast the bread, spread the black sesame paste, drizzle the honey. Ready to eat! It’s nutty and lightly sweet, the perfect way to start each day. Don’t forget a hot cup of tea or coffee ^_^ Why This Recipe Works …
Three ingredients is all you need for this super refreshing Mango Slush! Fresh mangoes, honey, and ice are blended together for the ultimate summer drink. It’s cool, perfectly balance, and super onolicious ^_^ Why This Recipe Works You only need 3 ingredients (one of which is ice) and a blender to make Mango Slush. Keep …
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 a 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. …
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. …