Known to a few of my friends and family as Chicken "Ado-Bao," this is my take on a Filipino and Hawaiian classic, Chicken Adobo. A few years ago, I started to notice that Chicken Adobo was served at the majority of Filipino Parties I've attended. I asked a dear friend of mine to teach me … Continue reading Chicken Adobo
Category: Hawaiian Food
I love Luaus. Besides the beautiful Hula Dancing, my favorite attraction at every Luau is the Imu Ceremony. During the Imu Ceremony, a few buff Islanders present the slow roasted pig from a traditional underground oven called an Imu. The crowd claps, cheers, and goes crazy when they see a smoking pig unearthed from the … Continue reading Hawaiian Kalua Pork
One of my all time favorite things to eat when traveling to Oahu is the plump, succulent, and fresh Shrimp. These jumbo shrimp are caught fresh and smothered in a rich buttery and garlicky sauce. I've noticed that each place prepares this dish slightly different all over the island. For example, Ted's Bakery, in North … Continue reading Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
Over 4 1/2 years ago, I posted a simplistic Loco Moco recipe on the blog that my buddies and I enjoyed together. Unfortunately, I was new to blogging at that time and for some reason, the recipe was linked to a different blog and the page isn't there anymore. I do remember the recipe being … Continue reading Ultimate Loco Moco
Did you know the "Ton" in tonkatsu means pork? If yes, maybe I was the only one who didn't know this. I always wondered why it wasn't called Pork Katsu like the chicken version is called Chicken Katsu.Anyway, I enjoyed making tonkatsu because I had all the ingredients in my pantry and this took me … Continue reading Tonkatsu
Loco Moco is one of my favorite Hawaiian dishes ever. The first time I tried a Loco Moco and fell in love was at Hukilau in San Jose. The hamburger patty was perfectly seasoned and juicy – topped with a sunny side up egg and smothered with gravy over rice. I especially like breaking the … Continue reading Loco Moco
