Make Pipikaula at home and enjoy a classic Hawaiian beef dish. This salty and chewy beef jerky gets its rich flavor from shoyu, garlic, ginger, and sugar. The recipe uses flank steak and slow cooks the beef until it becomes tender and flavorful.
Pipikaula makes a great pupu for family gatherings and parties. You can slice it thin and serve it as it is. You can also fry it until crispy for extra flavor. Try it with Roasted Pineapple & Pipikaula Salad for another delicious way to enjoy this Hawaiian favorite.
Learn more about the history of Pipikaula from the James Beard Foundation and discover how this traditional Hawaiian beef dish became part of local food culture.
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PIPIKAULA
A favorite pupu for us here in the islands. Our style of beef jerky, salty and chewy. Traditionally smoked, this is a home version. Make this in big batches and keep in your freezer to have ready to take along to unexpected gatherings. You can eat it just as is, or fry it up until crispy.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. flank steak, 4-inch pieces
- 1 c. Aloha shoyu
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 TB fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large zip-lock bag.
- Marinate overnight.
- Place meat on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Bake in preheated 170 degree oven 5-5 1/2 hours.
How To Serve:
- For service: Slice thinly; eat as is or sauté in vegetable oil until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serves many!
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Love this food since I am half Hawaiian.
This look like meat my husband’s use to make for families gathering. He was a cook at Halekulani Hotel which I really miss my Hawaiian meals since he past away. Thank you for recipes.