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GRILLED LOCAL BANANAS

 

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GRILLED LOCAL BANANAS

Photography by Dreamstime
At the edible Hawaiian Islands test kitchen, we love the way cooking over fire can transform a meal. This summer, we reached out to a different farm on each of the Hawaiian Islands, selected a fruit or vegetable from that farm, and grilled them over a fire. Add an unlikely dipping sauce to go along with it, and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable pupu. In keeping with the themes of this issue – COOK, FIRE, and NO RECIPE – we improvised everything based on what we had in the fridge.
With hundreds of different varieties of bananas growing on Hawai‘i Island, we found our favorite bananas at The Kamuela Farmers’ Market. Simply peel and place them on the BBQ. We rubbed our bananas with coconut oil then seasoned them with sea salt. Create dipping sauces like chocolate, chopped macadamia nuts, toasted coconuts, and enjoy!
Course: Dessert

RADISH

 

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RADISH

Photography by Barry Frankel
At the edible Hawaiian Islands test kitchen, we love the way cooking over fire can transform a meal. This summer, we reached out to a different farm on each of the Hawaiian Islands, selected a fruit or vegetable from that farm, and grilled them over a fire. Add an unlikely dipping sauce to go along with it, and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable pupu. In keeping with the themes of this issue – COOK, FIRE, and NO RECIPE – we improvised everything based on what we had in the fridge.
Our friend Cody Lee Meyer is now farming at Timbers Resort where they grow all kinds of radishes. Black, watermelon, red… choose your variety, cut them in half, grill and chill. Make grass-fed compound butter and add salt.
Course: Pupu, Side Dish

TOMATOES

 

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TOMATOES

Photography by Barry Frankel
At the edible Hawaiian Islands test kitchen, we love the way cooking over fire can transform a meal. This summer, we reached out to a different farm on each of the Hawaiian Islands, selected a fruit or vegetable from that farm, and grilled them over a fire. Add an unlikely dipping sauce to go along with it, and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable pupu. In keeping with the themes of this issue – COOK, FIRE, and NO RECIPE – we improvised everything based on what we had in the fridge.
Ho Farms produces baby tomatoes of all different sizes and colors. Stick them on a skewer and it’ll be less than two minutes till you’ve got a great pupu! We added za’atar, fresh mint, grilled lemon, olive oil, and smoked sea salt. A perfect little summer salad. 
Course: Appetizer, Pupu, Side Dish

 

GRILLED MAUI GOLD PINEAPPLE

 

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GRILLED MAUI GOLD PINEAPPLE

Photography by Barry Frankel
At the edible Hawaiian Islands test kitchen, we love the way cooking over fire can transform a meal. This summer, we reached out to a different farm on each of the Hawaiian Islands, selected a fruit or vegetable from that farm, and grilled them over a fire. Add an unlikely dipping sauce to go along with it, and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable pupu. In keeping with the themes of this issue – COOK, FIRE, and NO RECIPE – we improvised everything based on what we had in the fridge.
Cold smoked plain yogurt with Hawaiian Volcano Guava Smoked Sea Salt.
NOTE how we cut the pineapple so it’s easy to grab, dip and eat. We liked the contrast of the hot, juicy pineapple and the cold smoked yogurt. 
Course: Appetizer, Pupu, Side Dish, Snack

SQUASH AND FARRO SALAD

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SQUASH AND FARRO SALAD

Photography by Barry Frankel
Course: Salad
Author: Chef Dan Robayo

Equipment

  • Baking Tray

Ingredients

  • Roasted Kobocha Squash Warmed
  • Local Goat Cheese
  • Farro Cooked and Cooled
  • Arugula Cleaned and Dried
  • Basil Cleaned and Chopped
  • Mint Cleaned and Minced
  • Micro Basil
  • Edible Flowers
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Citrus Oil Recipe Below

Citrus Oil

  • 1 Part Fresh Squeezed Citrus Juice
  • 4 Parts Quality Olive Oil

Instructions

Prepare Citrus Oil.

  • Slowly whisk olive oil into the citrus juice until the mixture has emulsified.

Prepare and Plate Salad.

  • Slice and bake the squash. Warm it for the salad if not using immediately.
  • Toss remaining ingredients in citrus oil, then toss in squash.
  • Arrange on a plate or low bowl.
  • Garnish with micro greens and edible flowers.
  • Be creative in arranging the squash, goat cheese and edible flowers.

RAW PAD THAI

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RAW PAD THAI

What to do with the ends of the carrots, herb stems, and ginger peels? Instead of putting them straight into the compost, store them in a container in the freezer. When the container is full, boil the scraps for half an hour in a soup pot, strain, and you’ve got a unique, homemade vegetable stock!
Emily is a private chef on Kauai. She has cooked her way through our National Parks as a backcountry chef, studied in France, and was head pastry chef at a large vegan and gluten-free restaurant in Wyoming. To book a personalized dinner with Emily, please contact her through www.chefemilybucks.com.
Featured Farms: Moloa’a Organica’a, Glory Farm with Hannah 
Course: Main Course, Salad
Author: Chef Emily Bucks

Equipment

  • Mandolin
  • Knife
  • Large Bowl
  • Blender

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 1 Large Daikon
  • 1 Medium Carrot
  • 4 Fresh Basil Leaves

Dressing

  • ⅓ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Sunflower Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. Maple Syrup, Agave, or Honey
  • ½ Lime About 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • ½ Jalapeño
  • 2 Tbsp. Shredded Ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. Water

Toppings

  • Bean Sprout
  • Roasted Peanuts or Almonds
  • Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

Prepare Dressing.

  • Blend all dressing ingredients together in a blender.

Prepare Noodles.

  • Peel the carrot and daikon.
  • Using the thin slice on a mandolin, slice the daikon length-wise. With a knife, cut the daikon pieces length-wise again to make “noodles.”
  • Grate the carrot.
  • Chop the basil.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl. 

Plate and Serve.

  • Pour the dressing over the “noodles.” 
  • Divide the “noodles” into 4 separate bowls.
  • Top with roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and bean sprouts.
  • Add chopped jalapeño or green onions if desired. 

MAUI SALAD

 

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MAUI SALAD

Photography by Barry Frankel
Chef Hilary is a Maui Culinary Academy graduate, with a secondary degree in plant-based cuisine. She has been a private chef on Maui for the last 2.5 years serving private clients and retreats island-wide. Her main passion is healthy food preparation and helping clients with food allergies and restrictions.
"This salad gets rave reviews at the retreats I cook for a few times a year. The dressing doesn’t have garlic, as I have several clients with sensitivities. Add a clove to the dressing if you wish."
Featured Farms: Kumu Farms, Ono Farms, and Kahanu Aina Greens
Course: Salad
Author: Chef Hilary Barsby

Equipment

  • Salad Spinner
  • Sheet Pan
  • Blender

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 Bag Kumu Farms Mixed Greens
  • 1 Heart of Palm
  • 1 Avocado
  • 3 Medium-sized Roasted Chioggia Beets
  • ½ Cup Toasted Macadamia Nuts
  • 1 Bag Sunflower Sprouts

Dressing ( 1 Pint )

  • 1 Preserved Meyer Lemon Rinsed Well Before Making Dressing
  • ½ Cup Fresh Tarragon Stripped from Thick Stem
  • 2 Tbsp. Local Honey
  • 1½ Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper To Taste

Instructions

Prepare Salad Ingredients.

  • Wash and spin salad greens.
  • Shave heart of palm, and set aside.
  • Dice or slice avocado into strips.
  • Peel and cube beets, and roast in a 375-degree oven with avocado oil, salt, and thyme for 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Place raw macadamia nuts on a sheet tray. Bake in a 350-degree oven until toasted, 5-7 minutes.

Prepare Dressing.

  • Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix or Blendtech), and blend for 15 seconds or until smooth.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Thin the dressing with a splash of water if it is too thick.

Assemble and Serve.

  • Place greens into a salad bowl with some of the beets, heart of palm, and sprouts.
  • Toss with 3 tablespoons of dressing to start and add more to your liking.
  • Place onto plates and garnish with additional ingredients.
  • Grind fresh sea salt and black pepper over the top.

FARMHALE SALAD

RECIPE COURTESY OF CHEF HOLLY HADSELL EL HAJJI
IMAGES BY BARRY FRANKEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Serves 2/4

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Frisee lettuce 

1 cup Sassy Greens 

2 small beets, sliced thin 

2 small purple radishes, sliced thin 

1 keiki cucumber, sliced thin 

½ cup grape tomatoes, cut in half 

1 stem Purplette Green Onion, chopped 

¼ cup Sunrise Papaya, chopped

¼ cup Big Island Macadamia Nuts, toasted & chopped 

¼ cup feta cheese 

6 cornmeal croutons 

¼ cup passion-orange-guava dressing

CORNMEAL CROUTON INGREDIENTS:

2 cups milk

2 cups water

1 cup local cornmeal 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

2 teaspoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying)

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

CORNMEAL CROUTONS METHOD:

> In a sauce pan bring water to a boil. 

> When at a boil, slowly whisk in cornmeal, and add salt and pepper. 

> Remove from heat and add butter and cheese. 

> Pour cornmeal onto an oiled baking pan and smooth out with a spatula. 

> Refrigerate until chilled.

> Cut into 1” X 1” cubes.

> Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot with vegetable oil. Heat to 360. 

> Fry cubes in batches for about two minutes, then remove and drain on paper towels.

> Season with salt and pepper.

DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

¼ cup sherry vinegar 

¼ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

¼ cup POG Syrup

1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

DRESSING METHOD:

Place all ingredients in mason jar, screw lid on, and shake until emulsified.

Holly Hadsell El Hajji’s company Pacific Events & Catering is Hawaii’s leader in catering to the private aviation industry. They provide their services on Oahu, Maui and Kauai, and will be opening on the Island of Hawaii in the Fall of 2019. Pacific Catering also caters events from 2 to 10,000 guests.

Featured Farms: Ma’o Farms, Ho Farms, Naked Cow Dairy and Counter Culture

WHAT MAKES A GREAT SALAD?

Here in the edible Hawaiian Islands test kitchen we constantly have conversations about food that tend to lead to food-related questions for which there really is no right or wrong answer. We all agree that taste is subjective, but, once the conversation starts going, we often find a common thread that connects the dots. When we were thinking about our spring issue we had so many strong opinions about what makes a great salad that we ended up making a flow chart.

HERE’S WHAT WE AGREED UPON THIS TIME:

The salad must have greens and vegetables, though the vegetables may be raw, grilled, pickled or cooked. The dressing is always a combination of oil and acid, with an optional creamy component. Salt is a must, as well as something to add a bit of crunch such as seeds, croutons or toasted nuts. We all agree that texture is key and sticking to fresh and local ingredients is a must. Finally, assembling a good salad is an intersection of science and art as we hope to display over the next eight pages. 

We invited a chef from each Hawaiian island to share a salad recipe, along with some of their favorite farms to work with, and then we invited a talented photographer to capture images of these edible works of art before they’re gone! Make your own favorite salad combination, snap a photo, and share it on @instagram and tag us @ediblehi. 

Squash & Farro Salad

Raw Pad Thai

Maui Salad

Farmhale Salad

VEGETARIAN BURGERS

 

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VEGETARIAN BURGERS

Photography by Barry Frankel
Recipe Adapted from edible Hawaiian Islands
The shelf-stable ingredients in these burgers make them a go-to for storms, when grocery store shelves may be left bare, but they’re also delicious enough to be eaten all year round. They are easy to make and you can substitute any combination of canned beans and starch that you may have on hand.
Course: Main Course

Equipment

  • Mortar and Pestle
  • Large Bowl
  • Plancha / Griddle

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz. Can Garbanzo Beans Drained
  • 1 15 oz. Can Sweet Potatoes Drained
  • 1 Clove of Garlic
  • 2 tsp. Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Dried Lemon Zest
  • ¼ Cup Flour
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Oil for Cooking

Instructions

  • Using a mortar and pestle, grind up garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and lemon zest.
  • Drain beans and potatoes, reserve liquid.
  • With clean hands, mix all ingredients in a large bowl and form 4 patties.
  • Cook patties on a plancha until cooked and browned on both sides.
  • Serve on a bun with ketchup and mustard packets.