most well known meat in hawaii
Hawaiians eat more Spam per capita than residents of any other state. Hormelâs signature canned meat is served in breakfast platters, as sushi, in bÃ¡nh mÃ¬, in stir-fries, with noodles. The roots of this eccentric obsession are complicated, but the decision was easy: No other state could claim Spam as its official meat.
2. Laulau. Traditional Hawaiian food would not be complete without a dish known as laulau â itâs one of my personal favorite dishes on this Hawaiian food list. Taro is a well respected plant, not only in Hawaii, but also throughout Polynesia and the Pacific islands. While poi is made from the taro root, laulau is made from the leaves.
KAJIKI â Commonly known as Pacific blue marlin, caught in Hawaii. However, this particular fish is larger in size, has a heavier bill and rougher skin than other marlins. MAHI MAHI â You might remember this as the world's most delicious fish, or be horrified by the translation as dolphin.
Mahi-mahi, known as dolphin fish, is a classic favorite among the locals in Hawaii and in Maui. Traditionally served in luaus, Maui style mahi-mahi is often sauteed in garlic and butter on a hot skillet. Once cooked, a marinade of honey, lemon juice, and sesame seeds is poured over the cooked fish.
AKULEâ In Hawaii, the bigeye scad has to be over seven inches to be called akule. Those in the five-to-seven-inch range are known as maau, while those that are up to five inches are referred to as halalu. HAPU'UPU'U â This species of deepwater bottom fish is only known to be found in the Hawaiian Islands. Most hapuâupuâu (also called grouper or sea bass) seen in the market are black, but are noted for their clear, white, delicate-tasting flesh.