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Hawaiian Recipes
56 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 1 of 3.
Where it's from
United States (Hawaiʻi)
Hawaiian cuisine is rooted in the Hawaiian Islands and shaped by Native Hawaiian foodways and local plantation-era influences.
National dish
poi · kālua pig · poke
Several dishes are commonly cited as emblematic; no single dish is universally agreed as “the” national dish.
Signature ingredients
Core techniques
- imu roasting. Food is wrapped and slow-cooked in an underground oven for feasts and gatherings.
- pounding kalo. Cooked taro is pounded with water to make poi, a central staple.
- raw seafood seasoning. Fresh fish is commonly cut and seasoned with salt, seaweed, nuts, or sauces.
A typical day of eating
Breakfast
Breakfast in Hawaiʻi often includes rice with eggs, meats, fruit, or baked goods.
Lunch
Lunch commonly centers on plate lunches, rice bowls, poke, or mixed local-style dishes.
Dinner
Dinner is often a shared meal with rice, seafood, pork, stews, or foods from a lūʻau table.
Street food
Comfort food
Popular desserts
Typical drinks
Holidays & festival food
Lūʻau
kālua pig · laulau · lomi salmon
Lūʻau meals commonly feature imu-cooked pork, wrapped bundles, poi, and chilled seafood preparations.
Makahiki
poi · ʻuala · ʻulu
Traditional harvest-season foods emphasize staple crops and foods associated with abundance.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Spam Fried Rice
Day-old rice stir-fried with caramelized Spam, egg, soy sauce, and green onion — a quick, satisfying island classic that turns pantry staples into something craveable.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Chicken Luau
Tender chicken simmered with young taro leaves in coconut milk until velvety and earthy — a quietly comforting Hawaiian stew full of old-fashioned luau warmth.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Lau Lau
Pork shoulder and butterfish bundled in layers of taro leaf and steamed until meltingly tender — earthy, rich, and deeply rooted in Native Hawaiian tradition.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Shoyu Chicken
Tender chicken thighs braised low and slow in a glossy soy-ginger glaze that defines the islands' home-cooking comfort food.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Passionfruit Cheesecake
Velvety cheesecake swirled with bright, tart lilikoi curd on a buttery graham crust — Hawaii's favorite tropical dessert that balances richness with vivid citrus punch.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Ahi Katsu
Fresh ahi tuna breaded in crisp panko and fried golden, served with a soy-ginger dipping sauce — a beautiful meeting of Japanese technique and island seafood.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Manapua
Soft, pillowy steamed buns filled with sweet char siu pork — Hawaii's Cantonese-inspired dim sum staple, sold from snack shops and trucks across the islands.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pineapple Fried Rice
Savory fried rice tossed with sweet pineapple chunks, cashews, and curry spice, served in a hollowed pineapple shell — a fun, crowd-pleasing island showpiece.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Poi Mochi
Chewy fried mochi stuffed or swirled with creamy poi, crisped golden on the outside — an earthy, subtly sweet fusion of two Hawaiian staples in one bite.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Kalua Cabbage
Smoky shredded kalua pork tossed with wilted cabbage for a savory, comforting side that stretches the luau's centerpiece.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Furikake Ahi
Sashimi-grade tuna rolled in savory furikake and seared to a golden crust, while staying rare inside — a beautiful blend of Japanese technique and Hawaiian fish.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Oxtail Soup
Collagen-rich oxtail simmered for hours in a clear, deeply savory broth with ginger, peanuts, and orange peel — Hawaii's ultimate restorative Sunday soup.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Coconut Shrimp
Plump shrimp coated in a crisp shredded coconut crust and fried golden — sweet, crunchy, and tropical, best dipped in a tangy pineapple dipping sauce.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Portuguese Sausage and Eggs
Sliced linguiça sausage pan-fried until deeply browned and served alongside scrambled eggs — a smoky, spiced breakfast that's been a Hawaiian morning staple for generations.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pork Guava
Succulent pork braised in a sweet-tart guava glaze until sticky and caramelized — tropical fruit and savory meat in one of Hawaii's most distinctive island pairings.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Lilikoi Chiffon Pie
A light-as-air passionfruit chiffon pie with a bright tropical tang folded into billowy whipped cream over a buttery crust.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Coconut Rice
Fragrant long-grain rice simmered in creamy coconut milk until tender and subtly sweet — a simple, versatile island side that pairs beautifully with grilled fish or chicken.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Spam and Cabbage
Sliced Spam and crisp cabbage stir-fried with soy sauce and sesame oil — a humble, satisfying Hawaiian pantry meal that comes together in under fifteen minutes.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Chicken Long Rice
Delicate cellophane noodles simmered in fragrant ginger chicken broth until silky — Hawaii's soothing, light noodle soup with deep comfort-food roots.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Luau Stew
Tender chunks of beef braised with earthy taro leaves in a savory broth until everything melts together — a hearty, old-fashioned Hawaiian stew full of comfort.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Smoked Meat
Pork shoulder cured in soy, garlic, and Hawaiian salt, then slow-smoked until mahogany-dark and deeply flavorful — a local plate lunch staple with serious island character.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Teriyaki Beef
Thinly sliced marinated beef grilled until caramelized and smoky, a backbone of the classic Hawaiian barbecue plate.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Guava Cake
Light, airy sponge cake layered with pink guava gel and cream cheese frosting — a tropical pastel showpiece beloved at Hawaiian birthday parties and celebrations.
Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Butter Mochi
Dense, chewy squares of coconut-scented mochiko rice cake with a golden butter crust — Hawaii's favorite potluck dessert, somewhere between cake and mochi.
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