Visitors to Hawaii like to sample the islands' chief gastronomical delights at a single occasion: a traditional Hawaiian luau. A real Hawaiian luau is usually held outdoors with the quests seated on mats. All of the food is placed on low tables at the beginning of the meal and most of the foods are eaten with the fingers. The main feature of the luau is the Kaula Pig, which has been pit-roasted. To round out the meal, such items as poi, cchicken, sweet potatoes, lomilomi salmon and bananas are set out. For dessert, a coconut and corn starch pudding called Haupia is often served.
Another familiar dish to visitors is the Hawaiian Pupu --- hors d'oeuvres assortment --- which may include barbecued ribs, meatballs, lomilomi salmon, curry puffs, macadamia nuts, rumaki (liver and slices of water chestnuts wrapped wrapped in bacon) and fresh pineapple chunks. The tidbits are arranged around a small hibachi filled with hot coals.
Luscious desserts prevail on Hawaii. Pineapple Ambrosia, Macadamian Nut Pie, Kona Coffee Mousse, Waikiki Coconut Cream Pie and Pineapple Snow are just a sampling of these. Tropical Drinks have become one of Hawaii's trademarks, perhaps the most famous of them all being the Mai Tai. It serves as an appropriate ambassador of the Islands because it uses pineapple juice and is often garnished with orchids and gardenias.
From region to region , American Cookery is truly a celebration of the diversity of the American people and their culinary traditions! The foods described are only a sampling of our rich variety. Their ingredients, names and the spelling often vary from place to place.
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