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Hawaiian Cuisine

Hawaiian cuisine is very diverse, but if we want to describe it in short words, it can be characterized by two main things. First, it is a reflection of many cultures which have contributed so much to Hawaii. In Hawaiian cuisine you can find features of Polynesian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisines, and this mixture has created unique combinations in local food.

And second, Hawaiian food is characterised by use of fresh, locally grown and raised products, as well as fresh local seafood. The most popular Hawaian dishes are listed below:

Most popular Hawaiian dishes

The famous Kalua Pig is the main course of any luau. It is a whole pig roasted in an earthen pit oven, called imu. The pig is covered with banana and ti leaves. Usually several wet burlap bags are put together with the pig to add steam and keep the heat in. The cooking of Kalua pig may take up to 8 hours.

Very often you can meet a dish, named Chicken Long Rice. Rice is cooked in chicken broth, together with onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms.

Lomi salmon - a Hawaiian dish made from chopped salted fish, tomatoes, and onions, served cold.

But your impression of Hawaii will not be complete without trying the famous Kona coffee. Kona is a district on the western coast of Big Island. Perfect climate and soil conditions of Kona yield one of the most delicious coffee. To experience a coffee break Hawaiian style, you can stop at one of several orchards on Big Island and enjoy delicious coffee and relaxing atmosphere.