I am having a Luau but, cooking the food myself. Any suggestions on what food to serve that has a tropical Flair.
LUAU PORK ROAST
1 (3-5 lb.) pork center loin roast
4-5 cloves garlic, halved
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. vinegar or lemon juice
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. dry mustard
1 tbsp. grated ginger root or 1 tsp. ground ginger
Luau sweet potatoes
Hot cooked rice
Have butcher loosen back bone of meat. Insert tip of knife into meat at even intervals and push garlic halves into meat as you remove knife. For marinade combine wine, soy sauce, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, and ginger root. Place meat in a plastic bag; set in a baking dish. Pour marinade over meat; close bag. Marinate in refrigerator 10 hours or overnight, turning often.
Remove roast, reserving marinade. Pat dry with paper towels. Place rib side down in shallow roaster; insert meat thermometer. Roast uncovered at 325 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until thermometer registers 170 degrees. Brush frequently with marinade during the last 30 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup marinade with 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and keep warm. Arrange roast and luau sweet potatoes on platter. Serve with rice and heated marinade. Makes 6-8 servings.
PALUSAMI-SAMPAR, LUAU (VEGETABLES -
STEAMED)
5 pkgs. Luau or taro leaves
3 cans coconut milk
1 sm. onion
1 clove garlic
Salt to taste
Wash taro leaves and form 5 leaves in the palm of your hands (like a bowl). Pour 1/2 cup coconut milk with onion, garlic, and salt. Shape into a ball. Placing into foil paper, fold and twist top of foil. Place in 300 degree oven for 1 hour; turn to 200 degrees and let stand until ready to serve. Serve warm with bread fruit.
HAWAIIAN LUAU CAKE
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. oil
3 eggs, beaten
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. diced bananas
Sift dry ingredients; add remaining until blended. Bake in greased tube pan, 350 degrees for 1 hour, 20 minutes. Place foil over top for last 15 to 20 minutes to prevent cracking.
