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International Food Trucks on the North Shore

International Food Trucks on the North Shore

by Peggy Arsenault | Feb 15, 2025 | Beverages & Sauces, Cultures of Polynesia, Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Kid Friendly, Main Dishes, Marketplace

A Culinary Adventure Awaits at the Hukilau Marketplace– Part II Situated next to the breathtaking scenery of the North Shore, the Hukilau Marketplace not only offers an array of food trucks but a variety of cultural and recreational activities that make it a must-do...
Traditional Māori Boil Up Recipe

Traditional Māori Boil Up Recipe

by Nina Jones | Mar 13, 2023 | Aotearoa, Eat Polynesia!, Main Dishes

The Traditional Māori Boil-up is easy and delicious   The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to share this traditional Māori Boil-up recipe provided by Rahira Makekau who is the Māori Cultural Performance Specialist and Advisor for the Center.  Māori are...
Kampachi: Hawaiʻi’s Yellowtail Fish Guide

Kampachi: Hawaiʻi’s Yellowtail Fish Guide

by Guest Blogger | Jan 17, 2023 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Polynesian Superfoods, Recipes

“Hawaiian Kampachi/Kanpachi, also known as Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana), is prized by chefs for both sushi and cuisine due to its extremely high fat content and rich white flesh. The fish is marked by a dark blue-green upper body with a lavender-tinted belly and...
Traditional Hawaiian Kālua Pork: 4 Ways to Cook It

Traditional Hawaiian Kālua Pork: 4 Ways to Cook It

by Quinney Sua ava | May 24, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Recipes

“Kalua Pork, or as many Polynesians call it Kalua Pig”, is a delicacy and classic Hawaiian food. Kalua means to cook underground. Therefore, traditional Hawaiian Kalua pig is cooked in an earth oven. Making kalua pork doesn’t require much hands-on...
Fiji-Indian Chicken Curry Roti Wrap

Fiji-Indian Chicken Curry Roti Wrap

by Nina Jones | Jun 2, 2021 | Eat Polynesia!, Fiji, Main Dishes, Recipes

“Fijian Indian culture and traditions have evolved from the early days of [laboring] in the British-backed sugar industry. This includes the Indian cuisine, which has developed into a deliciously unique blend of traditional spices, fresh local ingredients and a...
How to Make Roasted Turkey Tails – Samoan Style

How to Make Roasted Turkey Tails – Samoan Style

by Nina Jones | Nov 16, 2018 | Eat Polynesia!, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Samoa

The secret to this simple approach is patience. Cook it long and slow, which will make it both extremely tender and delightfully crispy Bringing you a tasty new recipe of an old favorite! I discovered this little turkey tail delicacy back when I was a little gal oh so...
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