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Signature dish · Kalua pig
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Hawaii food begins with Native Hawaiian traditions — kalo, imu-cooked kalua pig, poke and laulau — joined by Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Puerto Rican plantation cooking that became todays plate lunch and local food.
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Native Hawaiian Food TraditionsKalo, imu cooking, poi, laulau and traditions rooted in the islands.5 recipes
Hawaii Home CookingEveryday local cooking in island households.7 recipes
Local Plate LunchesTwo scoops rice, mac salad and the plate lunch canon.6 recipes
Japanese-Hawaiian FoodMusubi, teriyaki, saimin and plantation-era Japanese cooking.5 recipes
Filipino-Hawaiian FoodAdobo, pancit and lechon in an island context.2 recipes
Portuguese-Hawaiian TraditionsMalasadas, Portuguese sausage and sweet bread.2 recipes
Street & Food Truck FavoritesShrimp trucks, shave ice stands and roadside plates.5 recipes
Celebration FoodLuau tables, first birthdays and community gatherings.5 recipes
Hawaii DessertsHaupia, butter mochi, shave ice and guava chiffon.3 recipesTraditional dishes
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