#food
Found 103 words matching this tag.
ʻōʻio
(OH-ee-oh)
Bonefish, a popular sport and food fish found in shallow coastal waters and reefs, often scraped to make fishcake or lomi ʻōʻio.
ʻulu
(OO-loo)
Breadfruit; a large, starchy fruit native to the Pacific islands, traditionally a staple crop in Hawaii and often prepared like potatoes.
ʻamaʻama
(ah-MAH-ah-MAH)
Mullet (Mugil cephalus), a highly prized indigenous fish in Hawaii often raised in traditional fishponds or caught along the shoreline.
ʻahi
(AH-hee)
Yellowfin or bigeye tuna, a highly prized fish in Hawaii commonly served raw in poke, sashimi, and seared dishes.
ʻOpihi
(oh-PEE-hee)
An edible limpet or mollusk found clinging tightly to ocean rocks, highly prized as a local delicacy.
wana
(VAH-nah)
A spiky sea urchin, known for its long, venomous black spines that easily break off in the skin.
vinha d'alhos
(VEEN-yah DAHL-yoosh)
A traditional Portuguese marinade made of vinegar, garlic, wine, and spices.
uku
(OO-koo)
The blue-green snapper (Aprion virescens), a popular and delicious bottom fish caught in Hawaiian waters.
uhu
(OO-hoo)
A parrotfish, a colorful reef dweller highly prized by local fishermen and often eaten raw.
tī
(TEE)
A culturally significant plant (Cordyline fruticosa) with long green or red leaves, widely used in Hawaii for cooking (laulau), making leis, hula skirts, and spiritual protection or good luck.
taro tops
(TAH-roh-tops)
The leafy green tops of the taro plant (lūʻau leaves), used in local cooking for dishes like laulau and squid lūʻau; also refers to the huli, the top part of the corm used for replanting.
taro
(TAH-roh)
A tropical plant cultivated primarily for its edible corms, which are a traditional staple food in Hawaii used to make poi, as well as for its large, elephant ear-shaped leaves used in cooking.
spam musubi
(SPAM MOO-soo-bee)
A popular local snack consisting of a slice of grilled or fried Spam placed on top of a block of rice, wrapped together with a strip of nori (seaweed).
so ono, broke da mouth
(soh OH-noh, brohk dah MOWT)
Extremely delicious; food that is so incredibly good and flavorful that it metaphorically breaks your mouth.
shoyu
(SHOW-yoo)
Soy sauce; a staple condiment in Hawaii used in cooking, marinades, and as a dipping sauce.
shave ice
(shayv-ICE)
A popular local dessert made of finely shaved ice topped with sweet flavored syrups, often served with ice cream or azuki beans.
see-moi
(SEE-moy)
A salty, sweet, and sour dried preserved plum, often eaten as a snack or used to flavor drinks and other treats.
saimin
(sigh-MIN)
A local Hawaiian noodle soup dish developed during the plantation era, consisting of soft wheat egg noodles in a hot dashi broth, typically garnished with green onions, kamaboko (fish cake), char siu, and SPAM.
pūpū
(POO-POO)
Appetizers, snacks, finger foods, or hors d'oeuvres typically served before a meal or at a party.
pão doce
(POW DOH-see)
Portuguese sweet bread; a soft, slightly sweet, egg-rich round loaf of bread brought to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants, often used for making French toast or eaten warm with butter.
puaa
(poo-AH-ah)
A pig, swine, or pork meat, often referring to wild boars hunted in the mountains or the centerpiece of a traditional luau.
potluck
(pot-LUCK)
A communal gathering or party where every guest brings a dish to share, deeply ingrained in local Hawaii culture as the standard way to host events.
poke (food)
(POH-keh)
A traditional Hawaiian dish of diced raw fish, typically marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, sea salt, sweet onion, and limu (seaweed).
poke
(POH-keh)
A traditional Hawaiian dish of diced raw fish, typically marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions.
poi
(POY)
A traditional Hawaiian staple food made by mashing cooked taro (kalo) corms and adding water, resulting in a smooth, viscous paste.
pocho
(POH-cho)
A person of Portuguese descent in Hawaii; also used as an adjective to describe local Portuguese culture, food, or traits.
plate lunch
(PLAYT-LUNCH)
A quintessential Hawaiian meal served on a divided paper or styrofoam plate, typically consisting of two scoops of white rice, one scoop of macaroni salad, and a main protein like teriyaki beef, kalua pig, or chicken katsu.
pipikaula
(pee-pee-KOW-lah)
Hawaiian-style dried beef, similar to beef jerky but typically thicker, semi-dried, and often broiled or pan-fried before eating.
pancit
(pan-SIT)
A traditional Filipino stir-fried noodle dish, commonly served at local parties and gatherings.
onolicious
(oh-no-LISH-us)
Extremely delicious; a playful exaggeration combining the Hawaiian word 'ono' with the English word 'delicious'.