Hawaii Cooks with Coconut

Hawaii Cooks with Coconut

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Coconuts have been a part of Hawaiian cuisine since niu (coconut palm) were brought to Hawai‘i by Polynesian voyagers, and they have influenced the flavors and traditions of the Islands. This cookbook puts coconut at center stage with a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that invite you to experience the tropical essence of the Islands.

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Coconuts have been a part of Hawaiian cuisine since niu (coconut palm) were brought to Hawai‘i by Polynesian voyagers, and they have influenced the flavors and traditions of the Islands. This cookbook puts coconut at center stage with a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that invite you to experience the tropical essence of the Islands. With its ability to enhance both flavor and texture, coconut has become a culinary bridge, connecting Hawai‘i’s multicultural influences. From Hawaiian classics like haupia and poke, to seafood infused with coconut sauces, to Thai-inspired coconut curries and soups, there’s a dish for every palate. There’s also an array of delectable desserts like coconut cream pie, Filipino bibingka, and indulgent coconut bread pudding. Whether in savory stews or sweet treats, coconut remains a beloved symbol of the Islands’ rich and diverse food heritage. Let the coconut inspire your culinary creations and bring the spirit of Hawai‘i to your table.

Pupus, Soups, Sides

  • Tropical Island Poke
  • Simply Ahi Ceviche
  • Coconut Shrimp
  • Papaya, Mint, and Coconut Soup
  • Coconut Cream of Celery Soup
  • Hilo Huli Mushroom Soup
  • Chef Lee Anne Wong’s Dumplings with Lemongrass Broth
  • Tahitian Crabmeat Soup
  • Coconut Thai Rice
  • Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Baked Coconut Taro
  • Sweet Potato Coconut Casserole

Main Dishes

  • Chicken Afritada
  • Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
  • Maile Symmond’s Evil Princess
  • Chicken Panang with Macadamia Nuts
  • Chef Ippy Aiona’s Pork Belly Adobo
  • Bicol Express-Spicy Pork Belly in Coconut Milk
  • South Pacific Coconut Rice with Sautéed Pork Loin
  • Kalua Luau Lasagna Rolls with Haupia Bechamel Sauce
  • Coconut-Curry Haleakala Ranch Lamb Chops with Mango Salsa
  • Ginger Pesto-Crusted Opakapaka with Coconut Cream Sauce
  • Seared Albacore Tuna with Coconut-Ginger Sauce
  • Curried Mahimahi
  • Squid Luau
  • Coconut Mac Nut Shrimp with Guava Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • Hawaiian Shrimp Curry
  • Melveen Leed’s Crustacean Polynesia
  • Arroz Valenciana (Paella)
  • Curried Lobster with Fried Haupia

Desserts

  • Coconut-Pineapple Cream Cake
  • Pina Colada Pound Cake
  • Yummy Coconut Apple Cake
  • Pink Coconut Mochi
  • Bibingka-Sticky Rice Cake
  • Crispy Coconut Cookies
  • Coconut-Macadamia Nut Cookies
  • Coconut Washboards
  • Sky High Coconut Cream Pie
  • Double-Crusted Coconut Pie
  • Haupia
  • Haupia Cream Cheese Pie
  • Haupia Chocolate Pie
  • Okinawan Sweet Potato Haupia Squares with Macadamia Shortbread Crust
  • Coconut Custard Pie
  • Haupia Mac Nut Dessert
  • Coconut Bread Pudding
  • Halo Halo Popsicles