Hawaiian Party Food

A Hawaiian luau party is an elaborate feast which is accompanied by traditional food and drinks. You can recreate the same magic and atmosphere of a Hawaiian luau party with authentic Hawaiian party food. Hosting a Hawaiian themed party is a very good option if you would like to imbibe the spirit of the Caribbean into your party. Hawaiian food and drinks can be enjoyed both by kids and adults and it makes a welcome break from the more traditional cocktail parties.

Menu Ideas for a Hawaiian Party

Before discussing the different types of food that you can make at home for a Hawaiian themed party, let us first discuss the menu for the Hawaiian party. When you are deciding upon the menu for a Hawaiian party, there are some things that you have to keep in mind. Take care that your Hawaiian recipes has a balance of both spicy as well as non spicy food as some of your guests might not be able to eat too much of spice. If you are planning to serve a whole roasted pig, it is a good idea to find out if your guests are okay with it. Not all your friends might like to see a roasted pig in its full glory at the dining table. Here are a few Hawaiian party menus for you to choose from.

Menu 1

• Hawaiian Iced Tea
• Roasted Pig
• Pork Fried Rice
• Teriyaki Mahi Mahi
• Potato Crab Salad
• Coconut and Chocolate Pie

Menu 2

• Chicken Luau
• Pineapple Mango Salsa
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Lomi Lomi Salmon
• Chicken Char Siu
• Mai Tai Cocktail

Menu 3

• Sangria Punch
• Tropical Fruit Salad
• Chicken and Pork Adobo
• Poi
• Tuna Poke
• Coconut Cream Pie

Recipes for Hawaiian Party

Traditionally, a roasted pig over an open fire is an essential food item if you want to throw a great Hawaiian luau party. But, that might not be practical, when you are having the party at your apartment. Here we will present to you some authentic Hawaiian party food that you can easily make at home if you have the right ingredients.

Oven Kalua Pork

Ingredients

• 1 kg Pork, fat trimmed
• 4 tablespoons barbecue smoked seasoning
• 1 tablespoon salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 350 C while you prepare the pork. Wash the pork thoroughly and rub the barbecue smoked seasoning all over it. Add the salt and wrap the pork tightly with aluminum foil. Bake the pork for around 5 hours and then check if the pork is fully done. Remove the foil from the pork and shred the mead with a fork. Serve the shredded pork meat in a platter along with pickled vegetables.

Lomi Lomi Salmon

Ingredients

• 12 pieces of salmon fillet
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, diced
• cup onions, diced
• 3 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
• cup coarse sea salt
• 24 whole iceberg lettuce leaves

Method

Take a zip lock bag and place the salmon fillets into it. Add salt and rub it thoroughly on the salmon fillets until they are evenly coated. Chill the salmon overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the salmon from the bag and wash it in running water. Take a bowl of ice-cold water and soak the salmon for two hours. Drain and pat dry the fish with a clean kitchen towel. Now dice the salmon fillets into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Add the diced onions, tomatoes and spring onions to the fish and mix them well. Take around two tablespoons of this fish mixture and place it carefully on the lettuce leaves. Because this dish is not too spicy, it is one of the best party food for kids.

Chicken Char Siu

Ingredients

• 12 chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Cooking spray

Method

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, grated ginger and minced garlic and combine well. Add a bit of water if the marinade is too thick. Grease a baking tray with the cooking spray and place the chicken thighs on it. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and roast them in a moderately hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn the chicken thighs and roast them for another 10 to 15 minutes until it is cooked through and is golden brown in color.

So, these were some traditional Hawaiian food that is just perfect for a get together with friends and family. Try these recipes the next time you are throwing a Hawaiian theme party and get ready to have a successful and memorable party.