Squid Luʻau (Hawaiian Taro Leaves Simmered in Coconut with Tender Squid) Classic Hawaiian comfort food: lūʻau (taro) leaves simmered low and slow in rich coconut milk until silky, then finished with tender squid. The result is lush, gently sweet, and savory—and perfect with sticky rice or poi. Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (16–20 skewers) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb beef sirloin or flank, thinly sliced (1/8–1/4 inch) 20 wooden skewers, soaked 30 minutes 1 cup shoyu (soy sauce) 2/3 cup packed light brown […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 mahi mahi fillets (6 oz/170 g each), skinless 3/4 cup (90 g) macadamia nuts, very finely chopped 3/4 cup (45 g) panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour 2 large eggs (beat […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb beef chuck, cut in 1.5-inch cubes 2 tsp kosher salt + 1.5 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging) 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 large yellow […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) dried somen noodles 1 tsp neutral or sesame oil (to keep noodles from sticking) 3 large eggs + 1/2 tsp sugar + pinch salt + 1 tsp oil (for the […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3.5 to 4 lb) 2 tbsp kosher salt, divided 4 qt water 2 oz fresh ginger (1/2 cup sliced) + 2 tbsp very finely minced, divided 6 scallions (4 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups medium‑grain white rice + 2 1/4 cups water 1 tbsp neutral oil 8 oz Portuguese sausage (linguiça), sliced 1/4 in 1 1/2 lb 85% lean ground beef 1 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced Marinade: 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp neutral oil Sauce: 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 squares (8-inch pan) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes (includes cooling/chilling) Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb taro root (kalo), peeled and finely grated (about 6 cups packed) 1.5 cups canned full-fat coconut milk, well stirred 1.5 cups packed light brown sugar 1/4 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 ahi (yellowfin) tuna steaks, 6 oz each, about 1 inch thick 1/2 cup furikake 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, or grapeseed) 1.5 cups short-grain […]