Featured Chef Series
How to Cook Like a Local
We asked our past and present Executive and Featured Chefs to give us their takes on popular local dishes. Learn how to cook like a local and impress your friends and family with these simple recipes.
Featured Recipes
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Vegetable PokeOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Chef Wade Ueoka of “MW Restaurant” whips up the vegetarian version of this traditional raw fish dish. Poke (pronounced PO-keh) is a raw fish salad traditionally made with bite-sized chunks of ʻahi, sea salt, green onions and other ingredients.
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Crispy Roast Pork and Pickled Ogo (seaweed) or Sea AsparagusOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Chef Andrew Le of “The Pig & the Lady” demonstrates how to make a delicious Chinese-style roast pork with crispy skin. The savory pork is served with marinated sea asparagus, a succulent sea vegetable.
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Kim Chee Portuguese Bean SoupOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Chef Wade Ueoka of “MW Restaurant” combines the spicy flavors of two cultures in his rendition of Portuguese Bean Soup. This mouth-watering dish is a local-style comfort food.
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North Shore Garlic ShrimpOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Oahu’s North Shore is home to an abundance of shrimp trucks serving the tastiest shrimp dishes. Chef Chai demonstrates how you can create an amazingly tantalizing shrimp dish yourself.
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Hawaiian Bread PuddingOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Chef Chai puts an island-style spin on this popular dessert. Taro rolls, rum, and pineapple turn a traditional sweet treat into something truly special.
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Loco MocoOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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This classic, satisfying comfort food is simply a hamburger patty on a bed of rice, topped with gravy and an egg. Chef Chai uses flavorful cremini mushrooms to create a rich, savory sauce.
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Ahi PokeOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Executive Chef Lee Anne Wong’s take on this favorite local dish uses simple ingredients to create a savory, satisfying meal when served over hot rice.
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Korean Fried Chicken WingsOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Kick your fried chicken wings up a notch with Chef Sheldon Simeon’s Korean-style recipe. A simple sauce turns these regular chicken wings into a delectable Asian dish.
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Chicharrones and Chili Pepper WaterOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Chef Sheldon Simeon uses four ingredients in his recipe for chili pepper water, a popular local condiment. Whip up a bottle to accompany a variety of foods, including chicharrones, or crispy pork rinds.
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Guava Huli ChickenOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines
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Here’s a tropical twist on an Island favorite. Executive Chef Lee Anne Wong uses nine easy-to-find ingredients to whip up this sweet and savory, tender chicken dish.