Huli Huli Chicken – a Lūʻau staple or a meal in itself

Huli Huli Chicken – a Lūʻau staple or a meal in itself

Huli Huli Chicken is a special blend of ingredients utilizing an open flame cooking method that is popular on our Islands. For many of our returning guests, it is the go-to meal sought immediately after landing on the island. Anyone who has had a chance to taste it...
Tropical Fruit Salsa: A refreshing summer treat

Tropical Fruit Salsa: A refreshing summer treat

Picture this! Tropical Fruit Salsa. Intrigued? You should be! The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to share an amazing salsa that focuses on the bounty of fresh tropical fruits, vegetables and a little touch of spice! Perfect as a topping on fish, chicken, ribs,...
Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

If you’re someone who loves traditional Samoan drinks, try out this recipe for Samoan Vaifala (Pineapple Drink). What is vaifala?  Vaifala is a traditional Samoan drink loved by many locals and people from around the globe. To understand what vaifala means in...
Kalua Pork recipe with 4 cooking methods

Kalua Pork recipe with 4 cooking methods

“Kalua Pork, or as many Polynesians call it Kalua Pig”, is a delicacy and classic Hawaiian food. Kalua means to cook underground. Therefore, traditional Hawaiian Kalua pig is cooked in an earth oven. Making kalua pork doesn’t require much hands-on...
Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

What is Supoesi?  Supoesi, one of the traditional foods of Samoa, practiced and consumed by our ancestors. The technique has passed down from one generation to another.   Supoesi translates to Papaya Soup. It is both nutritional and delicious to eat at any time of the...