From Hawaiian Fish Tacos to Kahuku Shrimp cakes. Our Hawaiian recipes feature some of the hidden secrets from some of the finest chefs in Hawaii. Many are so unique you cannot find them anywhere else.
Heads up! This recipe assumes you have made my Ube Pudding! So before you start making my Ube Cupcake Recipe, make sure you have your Ube Pudding prepped and ready. If you do, let’s party! What is Ube? Ube, also known as purple yam, is a starchy root vegetable that thrives in tropical regions. This…
Baby back ribs are shorter than spare ribs. Hence, the word “babies”. They are a staple of American barbeque that did not start until the early 20th-century. We all have different ways of preparing them, but marinating them for a few hours or overnight gives so much flavor and aroma. As for the preparation, I…
Butter Mochi Cake is a classic Hawaiian dessert. Its main ingredients are Mochiko flour or glutinous rice flour and coconut milk. It is chewy and very creamy. For added texture, you can put plain unsweetened coconut flakes as toppings or you can mix it with some ground walnuts and grated parmesan cheese. Why don’t you…
This is the best fish taco I’ve ever made and had. Oh and also, my new go-to fish taco dish from now on. Very tasty and mouth-watering grilled mahi-mahi. The most creamy garlic dressing that was paired with the refreshing salsa Fresca. Thank you Chef Nalani Kaneakua for sharing your amazing creation. So folks, how…
Salmon is my go-to meal (especially for lunch and/or dinner) on a busy day or when I want something easy. Baking a salmon is always the way to go. If you want to have some added texture to come with the salmon, coating it with Basil Pesto elevates the flavor. Join me in learning how…
This recipe is more of an appetizer than a full-size meal. It is best paired with arugula greens. Use jumbo shrimp if can. The easiest way to ground the shrimp and mixing all the ingredients is by using a food processor. However, you may manually mince them and mix the ingredients by hand if preferred,…
Very easy Hawaiian Spinach Salad with homemade Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette dressing. Perfect as an appetizer. The homemade Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette aroma is very appealing. Do not skip this part nor use a ready-made dressing. If you want the dressing to be less sour, you can add 2 tbsp of the red wine vinegar and a…
This homemade Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette dressing is very easy to make. Make sure to use sun-dried tomato in olive oil as you will also need the oil for the recipe. In addition, it will taste better if you use the oil that was used to soak the sun-dried tomatoes as it gives a more flavorful…
This is the quickest and easiest homemade Fajita spice blend or seasoning. Better than what you buy from the store. It makes 2 ½ tablespoons of seasoning. The amount is perfect for 2-pound poultry, pork, or beef. If you wish to make it spicier, you may gradually add (½ tsp at a time) cayenne pepper…
Mango Salsa can be used as a sauce and/or dip for Mexican and Mexican-American foods such as fajitas, tacos, burritos, chips, and more. Unlike the usual tomato-based salsa, this sauce is sweet and mildly spicy. You can make it chunky or smooth too. I used cayenne and jalapeño to have that hint of spiciness to…