The cuisine on Oahu is as diverse, sophisticated, and fresh as the Island itself, often surpassing the usual expectations of island cooking. Tastes & Flavors of Oahu adds a modern flair to the Little Hawaiian Cookbooks series offering recipes that feature local favorites and regional ingredients.
Prepare a sumptuous feast from pupu to dessert with creations such as Ahi Tartare with Taro Chips, Waimanalo Eggplant Pate, Coconut-Crusted Kahuku Shrimp, Maunakea Street Five Spice Fried Chicken, and Waikiki Coconut Cream Pie. With more than forty recipes featured—accentuated with contemporary flavors and traditional ingredients—the possibilities for a perfect evening of winning and dining abound.
Tastes & Flavors of Oahu is delicious summation of Oahu culinary legacy, from its simple beginnings to its ever-evolving present.
RECIPES
Tapas & Appetizers
- Poke Ahi (Raw Yellowfin Tuna)
- Lavosh
- Kahuku Corn Smashed Potatoes
- Seared Ahi
- Ahi Tartare with Taro Chips
- Coconut-Crusted Kahuku Shrimp
- Boiled Peanuts
Soups & Salads
- Asparagus Soup
- Hawaiian Bouillabaisse
- Thai Noodle Salad
- Spicy Mango Salad
- Caesar Salad
Entrées
- Waimanalo Eggplant Pate
- Round Steak
- Grilled Steak with Ewa Onion Rings
- Wok Fried Salt & Pepper Kahuku Prawns
- Garlic Fried Jasmine Rice
- 50th State Braised Chicken
- Chinatown Gon Lo Mein (Fried Noodles)
- Bay Pasta
- North Shore Barbecue Pork Ribs
- Hawaiian Fish with Sweet-Sour Sauce
- Misoyaki Butterfish
- Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms
- Maunakea Street Five Spice Fried Chicken
Desserts
- Two-Crust Banana Pie
- Haupia (Coconut Pudding)
- Almond Tofu (Almond Gelatin)
- Coffee Jelly
- Blueberry Loaf
- Waikiki Coconut Cream Pie
- Macadamia Nut Cream Pie
- Poi Doughnuts
- Malasadas
- Warm Chocolate-Mac Nut Brownie
- Apple Sweetbread Pudding
- Grilled Tropical Fruits
Beverages & Drinks
- Honolulu Punch
- Manoa Punch
- Frosty Island Punch
- Kahala Coffee
- Kalamansi Soda