Best 5 Hawaiian Appetizer Recipes
**Tantalizing Hawaiian Appetizers: A Journey of Flavors and Aloha Spirit**
Embark on a culinary adventure to the vibrant islands of Hawaii, where tantalizing appetizers await to awaken your taste buds. From the classic poke to the delightful pineapple bites, these appetizers capture the essence of Hawaiian cuisine, offering a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tropical flavors. Explore the authentic recipes within this article and discover the secrets to creating these delectable treats that will transport you to the heart of the Pacific.
HAWAIIAN MANAPUA (CHAR SIU) APPETIZER SANDWICHES
This recipe was found in the Hawaiian Islands, a favorite of the locals! It is a soft roll filled with a sweet and savory chopped pork, marinated in a Hawaiian style barbeque sauce and baked to perfection! Your family and friends will love them! A larger sandwich can be made from this recipe also, just by making your dough larger portions.
Provided by AZ Food Critic
Time 4h10m
Yield 12 Appetizers, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Filling:.
- • In a small size mixing bowl, combine garlic, ginger, oil, sugar, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, food coloring, water, salt and five spice powder. Mix well.
- • Pour the glaze over the pork and let marinate in the Char Siu sauce, covered overnight in the refrigerator.
- • The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. bake the pork (covered) in the oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until fork tender. Turn oven up to broil and place meat under broiler for 3 to 5 minutes until the char Siu (pork) is slightly charred. Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes.
- • Chop pork into small diced pieces. Add chopped green onion and combine.
- Dough:.
- Place the sugar and warm water in a bowl; mix until sugar dissolves. Add yeast and leave it for 5 minutes until it starts to get foamy.
- • Sift flour into a large size mixing bowl. Add yeast mixture, egg, oil and salt; stir to mix. Use your hands to bring the flour mixture together.
- • Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 6 minutes or until smooth and slightly elastic.
- • Place in a lightly oiled, large size bowl; cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise until doubled in size, approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on room temperature.
- •.
- • Assemble:.
- • Once dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide into 12 even portions; shape into round 1 inch size balls.
- • Use a rolling pin to roll a ball into a 2-inch disk. Then pick up the piece of dough and gently pull the edges to enlarge to a 3-inch diameter disk. The dough will be slightly thicker in the center.
- • Place a rounded tablespoon of filling in the middle of the dough circle. Gather the edges and seal the bun. (Use water on your fingertips if needed, to seal your edges).
- • Place the bun, seal side down, on a greased baking sheet. Continue with the rest of the dough, leaving 2 inches in between each roll.
- • Once all buns are filled, brush surface with egg wash.
- • Place in a preheated oven of 350 F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cook's Note: These appetizers can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 111.1, Sodium 1012.9, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 26, Protein 24.9
HAWAIIAN APPETIZER QUESADILLAS
Pair Canadian bacon, pineapple and cheese for a savory snack, hot out of the oven.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 35m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Move oven rack to lowest position; heat oven to 400°F. Spray 1 side of 4 tortillas with cooking spray. On large cookie sheet, place tortillas, sprayed sides down, overlapping in center so tortillas do not hang over edge of sheet. Top evenly with bacon, pineapple, cheese and remaining tortillas. Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray. Place another cookie sheet on top of tortillas; press down.
- Bake on bottom oven rack 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom tortillas are golden brown. Turn cookie sheets and quesadillas over. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until bottoms are golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 small wedges; serve warm with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
HAWAIIAN APPETIZER QUESADILLAS
Direct from a Pillsbury appetizer cookbook comes these delicious little appetizers. They're best served with mango or peach salsa.
Provided by Judikins
Categories Pineapple
Time 35m
Yield 32 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place oven rack to lowest position; heat oven to 400°F.
- Spray 1 side of 4 tortillas with cooking spray.
- On large cookie sheet, place tortillas, (sprayed sides down) overlapping in center so tortillas do not hand over edge of sheet.
- Top evenly with bacon, pineapple, cheese and remaining tortillas.
- Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray.
- Place another cookie sheet on top of tortillas; press down.
- Bake on bottom oven rack 8-10 minutes or until bottom tortillas are golden brown.
- Turn cookie sheets and quesadillas over.
- Bake about 5 minutes longer of until bottoms are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut into 8 small wedges; serve warm with salsa.
CHICKEN PUPUS (HAWAIIAN APPETIZER)
Make and share this Chicken Pupus (Hawaiian Appetizer) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together all ingredients, except the chicken, in a mixing bowl. Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and marinate for 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator. After 2 hours, stir the marinade.
- Heat the grill until the coals are gray to white. Remove the chicken from the marinade and drain or shake off the excess marinade. Place on a lightly oiled grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
- Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked in the center. Remove the "pupu chicken" to a serving plate and insert wooden picks in each of the cubes. Serve immediately as an appetizer.
" HAWAIIAN" CHICKEN SALAD APPETIZER
This is a wonderful chicken salad. My family calls it "Hawaiian Chicken" only because it is served in the "Hawaiian King" bread bowl.
Provided by kittyt17
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine ingredients except for the bread.
- Chill in refrigerator.
- When ready to serve, cut the top part of the Hawaiian King bread off leaving a hallow space to put in the chicken salad.
- Cut up the bread into chunks.
- Use the bread to dip into the chicken salad.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you save time and avoid any scrambling.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your appetizers will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
- Don't Overcook Your Food: Seafood, in particular, can easily be overcooked. Be careful not to cook it for too long, or it will become tough and chewy.
- Add a Tropical Twist: To give your appetizers a truly Hawaiian flavor, add some tropical fruits or spices. Some popular choices include pineapple, mango, papaya, and coconut.
- Serve with Aloha: When you're serving your appetizers, do it with aloha! Garnish them with fresh herbs or flowers, and serve them on a festive platter.
Conclusion:
Hawaiian appetizers are a delicious and easy way to add a tropical flair to your next party or gathering. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find something that everyone will enjoy. So get creative, have fun, and enjoy the delicious flavors of Hawaii!
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