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Luau Food Description, Preparation and Storage InstructionsClick
on underlined item links to go to order page and view pictures. Please keep in mind that all
microwaves vary in warming times, so our suggestions are merely estimates. 
Char
Siu Pork, a Chinese specialty food, has been an adopted favorite
of the Hawaiians for hundreds of years. You may recognize this as the
pork found in fried rice. This pork is marinated for 24 hours in a tangy
sauce. Prior to cooking the pink-colored char siu spices are added to
give your meat a great taste and a festive color. Preparation: Thaw in
the microwave or set on your countertop. For heating, double broiler or
chafing dishes with sterno flames work the best. Add a few teaspoons of
water per pound of meat and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If using a microwave, add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and
heat for one and half minutes per pound, stirring occasionally. On the
stove, add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and heat until warm,
stirring occasionally. 45 day shelf life chilled and six months frozen.
Kalua-style, as in Kalua chicken,
Kalua pork, or Kalua
turkey, means that food is cooked for long hours wrapped inside
banana, ti or luau leaves. The long cooking time thoroughly saturates
the meat with our special spices and guarantees a tender, juicy meal.
Preparation: Thaw in the microwave or set on your countertop. For heating,
double broiler or chafing dishes with sterno flames work the best. Add
a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and steam for 15 to 20 minutes,
stirring occasionally. If using a microwave, add a few teaspoons of water
per pound of meat and heat for one and half minutes per pound, stirring
occasionally. On the stove, add a few teaspoons of water per pound of
meat and heat until warm, stirring occasionally. 45 day shelf life chilled
and six months frozen.
Leis of Polished
Kukui Nuts - the Hawaiian custom is to greet each visitor
to your party with a kiss on the cheek and a lei. The kukui nut is polished
and shiny black in color. This gift will last a lifetime.
Lau Lau - luau leaves wrapped
around butterfish and meat and/or vegetables, then steamed until tender.
It's the Hawaiian-style stuffed cabbage. Our large size lau laus are 11
oz. to 14 oz. each. Keep that in mind when ordering! Preparation: Thaw
on the counter top or in the microwave (usually two minutes per lau lau).
Reheat the lau lau in the microwave for 3 minutes each or use a double
broiler or chafing dishes with sterno flames (these work the best) and
steam for 15-20 minutes. Storage Instructions: Place in sealed container
or plastic bag and keep refrigerated. 45 day shelf life chilled and six
months frozen. See lau lau variations
here.
Lomi Salmon - this Hawaiian specialty
contains salmon, white onion, green onion and finely chopped tomato in
a light, semi-spiced sauce. Preparation: Lomi Salmon is best when served
chilled (add ice cubes one half hour prior to serving). Keep refrigerated,
15 day shelf life chilled.
Luau Leaves
- keep frozen until ready for use. To make your own lau lau or squid/chicken
luau dish, simply simmer leaves in coconut milk along with your choice
of meats (beef, pork, chicken or seafood) and simmer until leaves fall
apart for an island-style meal. Alternatively, use as you would frozen
spinach. Re-freeze up to six months.
Poi - is pounded (pretty much pulverized)
taro root. Poi should be room temperature for serving. The longer you
wait with the poi, the more tart the taste. Bubbles will appear in the
poi as it sours. Preparation: To soften frozen poi, add water as directed
on the outside of the bag (one cup per pound). Place in microwave and
stir every minute or place container in double broiler over stove top.
Use a blender, smoothie maker or hand-held mixer to mash out lumps and
make into a paste. You may want to add a little sugar to sweeten this
tart food. And yes, it's supposed to be purple in color! Poi may be frozen
up to six months.
Portuguese Sausage
[Ono Ono Brand] - Available in hot and mild, these sausages are fully
cooked and ready to eat. Portuguese sausage (linguisa) is an island favorite
for breakfast and a great idea for fundraisers. If you've ever visited
the Hawaiian Islands, you're sure to remember this spicy treat. Preparation:
If you prefer the outside to be crunchy, sear in a pan on the stove top
for 1 - 2 minutes on each side or place on a grill for 1-3 minutes, flipping
the sausage once during cooking. Will last up to ten days in refrigerator.
Coconut Greeting Invitations -
these puppies are fine just the way they are! They can even sit out on
a frozen doorstep for days!
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