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Squid Lū'au

Squid lū'au is a traditional dish of Hawaiian cuisine that is commonly served at luaus or feasts. The main ingredient, squid, is often referred to as calamari in a culinary context. It is cooked along with taro leaves in coconut milk to create a stew featuring a combination of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors.

Recipe Servings: 4

Prep Time
35 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 10 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse taro leaves under cold running water and then remove the stems and thick veins using a knife.
  2. Combine the water, Hawaiian salt, and baking soda in a large saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  3. Add the taro leaves to the boiling water and then reduce heat to a simmer.
  4. Simmer, partially covered, for 60 minutes.
  5. Drain and squeeze leaves to remove liquid.
  6. Place the butter into a large pot and set it over medium heat.
  7. Add the onion and calamari to the melted butter and sauté for 5–7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  8. Stir in the coconut milk, taro leaves, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  9. Ladle stew into four serving bowls and serve hot.

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