I am having a Hawiian luau, any food ideas?

Question

Hey everyone. I am going to be having a hawiian luau next month and I need some food ideas! Help!

Answer 1

Oven Kalua Pig
Traditionally cooked in pit with lava rocks Kalua Pig is the cornerstone of many Hawaiian celebrations. This recipe will allow you to create this delicacy without digging up the yard.

Ingredients:
1 medium large pork butt (around 8 lbs.)
¼ Cup Hawaii salt or Kosher Salt
2 Cups water
1-Tablespoon Liquid Smoke

Directions:
Cut a few half-inch incisions into the pork. Place pork butt in large roasting pan. Rub in salt and liquid smoke. Pour water into pan. Roast in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for over 8 hours. Kalua pork is usually shredded and may be served with poi or rice.


Huli Huli Chicken
Hawaiian barbequed chicken is an island favorite. In the Hawaiian language “huli” means “turn over” or “flip,” which is precisely how Huli Huli Chicken is cooked. The outstanding feature of Huli Huli Chicken is the sauce.

Ingredients:
3 Fryers split or quartered
¼ Cup Soy Sauce
¼ Ketchup
¼ Cup Pineapple juice concentrate
½ Cup Chicken broth
1/3 Cup White Wine
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Pinch Ginger

Directions:
Combine soy sauce, ketchup, pineapple juice concentrate, chicken broth, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, and ginger in a large bowl. You may marinate your chicken pieces in the sauce or brush on and barbeque immediately. Grill the chicken turning and basting with the sauce until fully cooked.


Lomi Lomi Salmon
Lomi Lomi in the Hawaiian language means “massage,” which refers to the way the ingredients are combined or massaged to create a wonderful cold salad.

Ingredients:
1 Pound salt salmon
4 Tomatoes peeled and diced
1 Medium Maui Onion chopped (mild white onion)
Green Onions for garnish

Directions:
Soak the Salt Salmon in water to help remove the skin and excess salt (If you cannot find salt salmon you may substitute canned salmon and rub in a small amount of Hawaiian Salt or Kosher Salt). Shred the Salmon with your hands. Combine shredded salmon, onions and tomatoes in large bowl and massage until thoroughly mixed. At this point you may choose to add some crushed ice to aid in chilling. Serve chilled.


Haupia
Hawaiian coconut pudding is a wonderfully easy and delicious dessert.

Ingredients:
12 Oz. can Coconut Milk
5 Tablespoons Sugar
5 Tablespoon Cornstarch
¾ Cup Water

Directions:
Combine ingredients into a saucepan. Stir well until all are completely mixed. Bring mixture to a boil then simmer over low heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Pour thickened mixture into 8 inch square pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares and serve.

Answer 2

Since your luau is a month away you have time to obtain a whole pig, order it from your favorite butcher. I don't know how many guests you are having but your butcher should be able to advise you regarding size. I live in Puerto Rico and here they call a whole roasted pig "LECHON". The pigs are usually about 85 pounds and are roasted on a spit over coals for about 4 to 5 hours. The skin develops a nice brown color and gets crispy. YUMMY! The pig is seasoned the day before cooking with garlic, oregano, adobo seasoning and the particular chef's secret ingredients. This is very popular here and can be had any weekend by going to a "LECHONERA". Rice dishes and boiled green banana are nice side dishes.

Answer 3

Depending on where you live Filipino restaurants will sell whole pigs, or you can just substitute grilled teriyaki marinated pork chops (less authentic) and maybe chicken kabobs.

Noodles: Luau usually includes a rice noodle dish, Pancit style. You can cook rice noodles in beef broth and add sauted veggies ie. Shitaki Mushrooms, carrots, green beans.

Rice: (steamed or fried)
Fruit: Ambrosia with tropical fruits (mango, banana, pineapples)

Desserts: Coconut cake
Drinks: Mai Tais

Answer 4

Cherry Tomatoes stuffed with smoked Salmon

Miniature Crab Cakes with Zesty Sauce

Smoked Salmon and Havarti Cheese Quesadillas

Mescaline Greens lightly coated with Raspberry Vinaigrette
And garnished with mandarin orange sections and pine nuts

Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs
Teriyaki Beef Kebabs
Skewered with bell peppers, pineapple, mushrooms and onions

Grilled Coconut Shrimp with Orange Lime Sauce

Marinated Grilled Vegetable Display
To include eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red onions, assorted peppers, Portobello mushrooms, new potatoes and fennel
Bean Sprout Salad

WikiWiki (Quick Fried Rice)

Fresh Fruit Salad in Pineapple Boats

Bread Display

Coconut Sorbet served in individual Coconut Halves
Sprinkled with toasted coconut

Answer 5

talipi if you can find to go along with a roasted pig (pork), fresh pineapple, mangos, coconuts, shrimp,mahi-mahi,poi rolls, macadamia nuts, and rice. These are a few of the things I remember from my luau for my birthday while I was in Hawaii.

Answer 6

I would go to a hawaiian fast food resturant and ask if they deliver or cater..and thenI would serve alot of fresh fruit, 7-up/Sherbert Punch. You can check out costco or sams as well for asian salads in large mixtures

Answer 7

I hear that Spam (the can stuff ) is big in Hawii. Check online for a receipe that might work for that. LOL I don't like the idea of it but you might find something appetizer wise and it could be fun trying it I guess..

Answer 8

a roast pig if that too much pig get a glazed ham and some pineapple