When throwing a tropical themed party such as a Hawaiian Luau, a Samoan Fia Fia, or just a humble Beach Party or Watermelon Bust, nothing says tropical more than pineapples and coconuts, sweet and juicy fresh and raw, but even juicier when warm and crunchy.

The following recipe calls for shallow frying, but if you’re out in the open, you could also just throw them on the barbeque.

For this recipe you will need:

• 880g canned pineapple or a large fresh pineapple.
• 1/4 cup plain flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups fresh white bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup raw sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Canola oil, for shallow-frying

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Method:

If using fresh pineapple, cut into 5mm slices.

Remove moisture from pineapple slices by placing on a paper towel, use a second sheet if necessary to make them as dry as possible.

While the pineapple is being drained of its juices wiz the bread in a food processor until it has formed fine crumbs.

Combine the bread crumbs with the coconut, cinnamon and sugar in bowl.

Place the flour on a large plate.

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Beat two eggs in a bowl.

Now take the pineapple slices and dip first in the flour, then eggs, then bread crumb mixture, pressing on with fingertips.

Place oil in pan about 1cm deep and heat.

Cook fritters a few at a time spooning hot oil over them for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

Serve on their own for a yummy finger food or make a dessert out of them by serving with vanilla ice cream and chocolate or caramel sauce. Yum!

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Author: Sarah Gasu

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Luau’s are a great idea for adults and kids parties alike, and with so much tropicana in mind what a fantastic opportunity to feed the kids up on wonderfully healthy fresh fruits and tropical fare!

Personally I love authentic pacific island food, but let’s face it, chances are your kids won't, plus for a truly authentic luau you would need to put a huge effort into some pretty intensive cooking, roasting pigs in the ground, wrapping fish in coconut leaves etc.

So with the little ones in mind the Party Mums have put together a fail safe menu, tried and tested on our own little natives, you can get the full recipes on our website mentioned below.

First of all when throwing successful parties for kids I always think finger food, kids love to eat with their fingers, so why fight what comes naturally.

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The Party Mums Hawaiian Luau Menu

Hawaiian Pizza on a Stick…think Hawaiian pizza, ham, cheese and pineapple and put them cubed on cocktail sticks.

Hawaiian Pizza Muffins… good old English muffins topped with your favourite tropical ingredients.

Huli Huli Chicken Drumsticks…a lovely traditional Hawaiian tropical pineapple marinade to sweeten up those boring old drumsticks

Fancy Fruit Kebabs...don’t just thread chunks of fruit on a stick, how about cutting them into fun shapes with a cookie cutter first.

Pineapple & Coconut Fritters…basic pineapple fritters are yum just as they are, but why not add a few extra ingredients and make them yummier still.

Mango Chicken Sandwiches...you can’t have a party without at least one kind of sandwich on the table and for a Hawaiian Luau what could be better than one with chopped mango and chicken inside.

Pani Popo...these sweet coconut buns are a traditional Samaon fare and are deliciously doughy, baked in a sticky coconut sauce and really easy to make.

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Author: Sarah Gasu

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Visit The Party Mums for your complete guide to Successful Hawaiian Luau Parties for kids, as well as many other fantastic party ideas from decorations to recipes and everything in between. Sign up for our mailing list and not only will you receive a great FREE article on how to throw the perfect party for kids of all ages, but you will also have access to our monthly members only Invitation Templates.

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