King Kamehameha I Day Menu

RecipeSavants - Homemade Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls

Main Dish - Asian

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Homemade Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls

Steamed rice is a staple of Hawaiian cuisine, like in this flavorful salad. Scoop steamed brown rice into a bowl, and layer it with salad greens and any crunchy veggies you like. Sautee chunks of fresh tuna and diced green onion in a savory broth of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and aromatic seasonings. Top the salad with the tuna and enjoy!

Main Dish - American

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Slow Cooker Kalua Pig

One of the highlights of a classic Hawaiian luau is Kalua pig. They dig a hole in the ground, rub a whole pig down with flavorful spices, and roast it slowly for hours. You can still enjoy the taste with this easy modern kitchen friendly version. Season a pork butt with Hawaiian salt and liquid smoke, and let your slow cooker do the rest.

RecipeSavants - Hawaiian Style Pasta Salad

Salad - American

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Hawaiian Style Pasta Salad

Bring the aloha spirit of the islands to your table with my delightful Hawaiian-inspired pasta salad! Blend pasta, tender-crisp veggies and sweet pineapple in a creamy, flavorful dressing. It is a perfect salad for picnics, potluck or as a quick side dish idea.

Dessert - American

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Classic Hawaiian Haupia

If you adore coconut, then you must try this fabulous Hawaiian dessert. Haupia is a sweet pudding made with coconut milk that is thickened and flavored with sugar, cornstarch, and a little coconut essence. After it has firmed up in the fridge, top the haupia with toasted coconut, and cut into squares.