People often confuse Ti Leaf and Luau Leaf (the two essential leaves of Hawaiian food). Here's the difference between the two, and when/how to use each leaf. Preparing a lau lau bundle with luau (taro) leaves. They're both big and green, and key for preparing Hawaiian food. Lau lau bundle already wrapped with the luau...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Māmaki is a native Hawaiian tisane / herbal tea. It's caffeine-free, refreshing, rich in antioxidants, and often believed to be a miracle brew. Brewing hot mamaki at home I consult on tea. The client question I receive most often: what's going to be trendy? The answer to that: exotic herbals. Exotic herbals like osmanthus, butterfly...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Garlic and Fish Sauce Eggplant is one of our family's go-to dishes. We ate it often as kids and eat it even more as adults. It's easy to make (and tastes even better the next day). Eggplants are my favorite fruit (can you believe eggplant is a fruit, not vegetable). I love them in all...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Kulolo is a super good Hawaiian dessert made from taro, coconut, and sugar. It has a texture like pudding crossed with fudge. Eat it at room temperature (or warm, with ice cream!) You can find kulolo all over Hawaii, but it is most famous in Kauai. Kulolo from Pono Market (they carry kulolo from Kapaa...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Poi is the staple starch of Hawaiian food. Made from the root of the taro (kalo) plant, it's sticky, sweet, and a bit sour. It's a Hawaii must-try food. Fresh bags of poi, still warm! Purple and sticky. Sweet and Sour. What is this? Poi! ^_^ Bowl of poi at Highway Inn (Oahu) What Is...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
[This post was originally published July 22, 2019. It was updated September 26, 2019 to include a step-by-step photo recipe on how to make Lomi Lomi salmon at home.] Lomi Lomi Salmon is a Hawaiian side dish (made from salted salmon, tomatoes, onions, and green onions). It's a must-have for any Hawaiian meal or luau....Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
[This post was originally published July 30, 2019. It was updated November 17, 2019 to include a step-by-step photo recipe on how to make Lau Lau at home.] Lau lau is a Hawaiian dish made of pork and butterfish wrapped in lu'au leaves and ti leaves. Lau lau is steamed and eaten with rice and...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Kalua pork is a traditional Hawaiian dish. This 3-ingredient Instant Pot (or oven) recipe is super easy and onolicious! Enjoy with rice!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Helena's Hawaiian Food is an iconic restaurant, famous for traditional Hawaiian food. Helena's is loved by locals and visitors. It's a must-try when in Hawaii! Welcome to Helena's Hawaiian Food! What Is Helena's Hawaiian Food? Helena's Hawaiian Food is the most famous Hawaiian restaurant in Hawaii. It's a real casual, no frills spot that is...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Haupia is a Hawaiian dessert that is often referred to as “coconut pudding.” The key ingredient in Haupia is coconut milk and it's pronounced as: "how-p-ahh." Haupia, chilled and ready to eat The word haupia sounds mysterious and complicated... ...unless you're from Hawaii (or have visited!) Most people don't know what haupia is. But when...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Chili Pepper Water is beloved Hawaiian condiment made from garlic, chilis, and vinegar. Think of it as a Hawaiian hot sauce. Here's where to get it and how to make it. Bottle of housemade Chili Pepper Water on the table at Saimin Dojo in Kauai. Chili Pepper Water! Also known as Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Poke is popular Hawaii dish made of raw ahi (tuna) mixed with ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil. Make easy Hawaii-style poke at home!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Yama's Fish Market is one of Hawaii's best Hawaiian food spots. It's loved by locals for housemade lau lau, ahi poke (many different options!), and the dreamiest haupia desserts. Hawaiian Plate #7 at Yama's Fish Market There are two Oahu Hawaiian food spots I mention often on this blog: Helena's Hawaiian Food (here's the whole...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
