What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to add a tropical island vibe? This collection of recipes will help you create the ultimate Hawaiian Thanksgiving spread.
While Thanksgiving is not a traditional Hawaiian holiday, it is widely celebrated in the islands today. The foods of Hawai’i are a blend of many different cultures and come together to make some of the best foods in the world (in my humble opinion).
If you’re looking for some non-traditional Thanksgiving recipes, then you’re in the right spot. Check out this list of delicious Hawaiian Thanksgiving recipes.
Hawaiian Thanksgiving Recipes
Hawaiian Thanksgiving
What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to add a tropical island vibe? This collection of recipes will help you create the ultimate Hawaiian Thanksgiving spread.
Hawaiian stuffing is the perfect side dish to many recipes, especially for a Hawaiian Thanksgiving. Sweet bread tossed with savory Portuguese sausage and baked to perfection.
Guava glazed oven baked pork tenderloin has a slightly sweet, crispy, flavorful outside with a juicy and tender inside and the perfect dish to make for your next get together.
Taro rolls are a Hawaiian twist on your classic dinner roll. Slightly sweet, light, and fluffy purple bread. An easy recipe that makes a great side dish.
This purple sweet potato gnocchi uses only 4 simple ingredients to make a delicious go to weeknight meal. Pair it with a flavorful garlic butter sauce and it can’t be beat.
Pumpkin bread pudding is an easy homemade dessert recipe that is both sweet and savory and it’s full of fall flavors. Just a few ingredients and you’ve got yourself a delicious treat.
Vibrant purple sweet potato mash is the perfect side dish. Slightly sweet and packed with nutrients, these Okinawan sweet potatoes will have you coming back for more.
Potato mac salad is a Hawaiian plate lunch necessity. Tangy, creamy, and the ultimate chilled side dish that pairs perfectly with so many main dishes. A must try recipe.
Squid lū’au is a traditional Hawaiian dish made with vibrant green taro leaves, octopus, coconut milk and often served at family gatherings. This is one recipe that you have to try.
Chicken hekka is a popular dish in Hawai’i. Tender chicken stir fried with delicious vegetables tossed with noodles in a slightly sweet yet salty sauce. The ultimate comfort food.
Portuguese sweet bread is a soft, slightly sweet roll that is easy to make and a perfect side to your dinner, as a bun for sliders, or to eat just by itself. Definitely one of my favorite types of bread.
Ahi poke may reign as THE ULTIMATE Hawaiian pupu. Cubed up pieces of raw fish tossed in an umami packed marinade sauce. Perfect with any Hawaiian plate, in a poke bowl, or served on its own. Definitely one recipe you won’t want to miss.
Lomi lomi salmon is a popular side dish in Hawai’i. Cubed up salted salmon, green onion, sweet onion, and tomatoes tossed together for this must have Hawaiian dish.
Haupia, also known as Hawaiian coconut pudding, is a sweet, cool, refreshing treat. This easy recipe only uses 4 ingredients and is perfect for the home cook to share with family and friends.
Instant Pot kulolo: Kulolo or taro pudding is a classic Hawaiian dessert. Warm, chewy, rich, dark brown pieces of kulolo made easily in the comfort of your home using an Instant Pot. My favorite!
Sweet potato haupia bars are a favorite dessert here in Hawai’i. Crumbly shortbread crust with a sweet potato filling topped with a soft set haupia. You won’t want to pass this up.
Whether you call it jook or congee or rice porridge this leftover turkey recipe made in the Instant Pot is the ultimate comfort food recipe. It’s bursting with creamy, umami flavor and is one to die for.
Bananas rolled in sugar, tucked in a pastry wrapper, and deep fried to golden brown perfection make these banana lumpia one snack you don’t want to miss.
Pohole salad is the perfect pupu (appetizer) or side dish for any occasion. Vibrant green fiddlehead fern shoots, tomatoes, sweet onions, dried ika (cuttlefish) and shrimp tossed in a sauce that’s to die for.
Juicy, tender beef chunks with vibrant green luau (taro) leaves pressure cooked in a beef broth come together in this classic Hawaiian dish.
Smoky, salty, juicy, tender pork pressure cooked and shredded to perfection. This Instant Pot kalua pig is so simple, anyone can make it.
Juicy, tender meat wrapped in leafy greens slow cooked to perfection. This deconstructed Crock Pot laulau takes the effort out of making laulau.
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