Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen

Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen began with Chef Sam and a single camera person visiting families in their homes across Hawai‘i to show them how to prepare unique and tasty meals using whatever was in the fridge and pantry at the time. The idea was to inspire people to utilize their leftovers in new and creative ways instead of throwing them away. In March 2016, Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen aired its first episode on KHON2.

Chef Sam shares his culinary magic and some of the memorable dishes he and co-host John Veneri improvised and created on the show in this new cookbook, Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen Family Recipes.

These recipes are a testament to the creativity, ingenuity, and improvisational skills of world-renowned Chef Sam Choy and to the people of Hawai‘i. With recipes shared from families across the state and from well-known figures like pro-surfer Kelly Slater, sumo legend Konishiki, governor Josh Green, and UH football linebacker coach Chris Brown, you’ll find that improvising in the kitchen can be easy. As a bonus, there are five recipes presented by Aloha Shoyu, Halm’s Enterprises, Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union, the National Kidney Foundation, and Spectrum with a QR code that takes readers to a video showing Sam preparing the dish—it will feel as if Sam’s in your kitchen cooking with you!

Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen Family Recipes will inspire you to be creative and give you the confidence to improvise in the kitchen.

Recipes:

• Blackened ‘Ahi Sashimi
• Chinese-Style Sashimi
• Seared Sashimi
• Firecracker Fish Roll
• Ono Poke Dome
• Spicy Salmon Poke Nori Cups
• ‘Ahi Poke with Cucumbers and Tomatoes
• Aloha Shoyu Poke Tower with ‘Ahi, Salmon, and Avocado
• Salmon Poke with Sensei Lettuce Cups
• Tofu Poke
• Uncle Sam’s Island-Style Tofu Poke
• Kim Chee Tofu Poke
• Kim Chee Meatballs
• Korean Chicken Wings
• Garlic Chicken Yogurt Kebabs
• Baked Tater Tots with Bacon Cream Cheese and Cilantro Dip

• Canoe Crop Hawaiian Chowder
• Chicken Noodle Soup with Papaya & Cabbage
• Fishcake Soup
• Pig’s Feet Soup
• Fruit Salad
• Chicken Avocado Salad with “Johnny’s Delight” Dressing
• Chow Mein Salad
• Soba Salad
• Poke Somen Salad
• Canoe Crop Salad
• Steak Salad with Coconut Dressing
• Island-Style Seared ‘Ahi Salad
• Salmon Salad with Poi Dressing
• Salad Niçoise
• Tofu Salad with Lana‘i Honey Ginger Vinaigrette
• Jabong Vinaigrette Dressing
• Kaffir Lime Leaf Vinaigrette

• Crusty Irish Soda Bread
• Burrata with Tropical Fruit Salsa
• Spanish Rice
• Z’s Casserole
• Country Hash
• Corned Beef Hash
• Savory Bread Pudding
• Holiday Stuffing
• HI-EMA Surf and Turf Patties
• Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
• Veggie-Stuffed Peppers
• Big Island Kakuma with Tofu
• Pan-Fried ‘Ulu
• Soft Tofu with Pan-Roasted Vegetables
• Oven-Roasted Vegetables

• Beef and Pork
  • Marinated Beef Sukiyaki
  • Guava Jam Glazed Steak
  • Asian Steak Hash
  • Bronzed Steaks with Truffle Oil
  • Grilled Steak Stir-Fry
  • Pan-Fried Steak with Portobello Mushrooms
  • Steak Ziti
  • Beef Tomato
  • Sloppy Joe Nachos
  • Hamburger Steak Frittata
  • Wai‘alae Beef Stew Sliders
  • Ube Corn Dogs
  • Kebabs with Asian Glaze
  • Taegu Lettuce Wraps
  • Stuffed Winter Melon
  • Hakimo Road Hash
  • Country Beef Stew
  • Papa’s Beef Stew
  • Lu‘au Beef Stew
  • Korean Beef Stew
  • Guinness Lamb Stew
  • Fresh Corned Beef with ‘Ulu and Taro
  • Tripe Stew
  • Instant Pot Spicy Braised Short Ribs
  • Short Rib Stew
  • Island-Style Kalbi Ribs
  • Umu Cooked Prime Rib
  • Kilawin-Style Lana‘i Venison
  • Moloka‘i Venison Stir-Fry
  • Venison Tartare
  • Pan-Seared Venison with Traditional Chimichurri
  • Teriyaki Venison with Noh Hula-Hula Sauce, Okra, and Tomatoes
  • Kim Chee Fried Rice
  • Chow Fun
  • Kau Yuk
  • Koloa Rum Kalua Pork with Sweet Charlie Kim Chee Cabbage
  • Pulled Pork on Rice Patty
  • Hoisin Marinated Pork Stir-Fry
  • Pork Belly Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Long Beans
  • Gon Lo Mein

• Poultry
  • Chicken Chow Fun
  • “Konishiki-Fun” (Fried Kishimen Noodles)
  • Chicken Piccata
  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Teriyaki Chicken Frittata
  • Chicken Tinola
  • Chicken Tofu
  • Aloha Shoyu Chicken
  • Orange Chicken and Edamame Cake Noodle
  • Mochiko Chicken Wrapped in Nori
  • Chicken Yakitori with Creamy Rice and Bean Sprouts
  • Braised Chicken Stew
  • Cauliflower “Fried Rice”
  • Domino’s Savory Bread Pudding
  • Stuffed Bell Peppers with Curried Roasted Chicken Salad
  • Sweet Potato Hash
  • Ground Turkey Patties
  • Turkey Tail Adobo
  • Char Siu Turkey Sliders with Pickled Onions

• Seafood
  • ‘Ahi Tostadas with Avocado Crema
  • Fried Poke
  • ‘Ahi Tofu Patties
  • Pan-Fried Fish with Kaua‘i Sea Salt
  • Sautéed Mahimahi with 4,000 Island Dressing
  • Salmon with Aloha Shoyu and Shiitake Mushrooms
  • Furikake Miso Salmon Tostadas
  • Lap Cheong Salmon
  • Misoyaki Salmon
  • Fresh Papio with Sautéed Vegetables
  • Steamed Moi
  • Seafood Cioppino
  • Shrimp and Spinach Stir-Fry
  • Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp with Corn Maque Choux
  • Garlic Shrimp Pasta
  • Mung Beans with Chicharron and Shrimp
  • Shrimp Ceviche
  • Maui-Style Smoked Octopus with Lu‘au Leaves and Coconut Milk
  • Vegan Tofu Hekka
  • Tofu Stir-Fry with Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
  • Pesto Pizza and Margherita Pizza
  • Feta Pasta

• Banana Lumpia with Jackfruit
• Doughnut Bread Pudding
• Peach Melba
• Mixed Berry Tart
• Sam’s Pumpkin Crunch
• Johnny’s Midnight Delight
• Uncle Sam’s Mango Hard Lemonade