Hawaiian Cuisine
Kimmy and Hanna Hour 2
The State of Hawaii
- 2,000 miles southwest of the United States
- consists of 8 main islands
- some major tourists attractions include: USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, North Shore or Oahu, and Waikiki Beach
- Population: 1,419,561
- "The Aloha State"
- One out of 4 states that was independent before statehood
Outside Influences of Hawaiian Cuisine
- inhabited by indigenous polynesian people
- Known for seafood, and they planted coconuts, sugarcane, sweet potatoes, and yams
Spam in Hawaii
- about 6 million cans of spam are eaten each year in Hawaii
- After WWII ended, there were many soldiers in Hawaii. The government needed something cheap and non-perishable to feed the soldiers
- considered a part of culinary tradition in Hawaii
Poi in Hawaii
- considered a common food in Hawaii
- made from mashing down a taro plant stem until it is a fluid
- They cook it and add water to get it to a certain consistency
Fruits of the Islands
- because of the warm temperature, there are many tropical fruits in Hawaii. For example: Bananas, Pineapple, Coconuts, Mangoes, Papayas, and Dragon Fruit
Fish and Seafood Dishes in Hawaii
- Hawaiian BBQ Salmon Burger with coconut and pineapple
- Lomi-Lomi Salmon
- Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
- Tuna
- Hawaiian Pablano Fried Rice
Popular Restaurants in Hawaii
- Dat Cajun Guy
- Helena's Hawaiian Food
- Lahaina Grill