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Pani Popo – Try this sticky, gooey Samoan treat

Pani Popo – Try this sticky, gooey Samoan treat

Pani Popo, or coconut buns, comes from Samoa and is made from yeast bread and sweetened coconut milk. Many people find it tastes more like glazed donuts, and with basic adjustments, such as substituting grapeseed or coconut oil for the butter, you can make a delicious treat that is dairy-free, while using coconut flour will make it gluten free. This is a very easy-to-modify dish, no matter what the dietary restrictions. LOOK! Our recipe comes with an instructional video!

Turkey Tail Adobo Recipe

We introduced this recipe four years ago. Who knew it would be our iconic cornerstone in Polynesian recipes? We sure didn't. But month after month Adobo Turkey Tails breaks records. Yes, its got a lot of fat, but that gives it that special crunchy flavor. Enjoy (in...

Shoyu Chicken Recipe

Shoyu Chicken Recipe

Named after a local brand of soy sauce, this chicken dish is a favorite island plate, especially when you and your neighbors are having a luau (potluck) or you just need to please picky eaters. This version comes straight from the Food and Beverage Department of The Polynesian Cultural Center. It may be easy, but that’s part of the beauty of this simple little recipe. It literally fulfills the local saying “winner, winner, chicken dinner!”

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