Explore the flavors of Butterfish and Watercress Soup with Hanalei Poi, a traditional Hawaiian dish by Mele Apana. For more delicious Hawaiian recipes, check out our Hawaiian Recipes Collection. Learn more about the rich history of Hawaiian ingredients at Hanalei Poi.
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Butterfish and Watercress Soup with Hanalei Poi by Mele Apana
Hailing from the island of Kauai radio personality, Mele Apana. Mele not only can be heard on Hawaiian105 in the morning but also hosting a radio show on Hawaiian Airlines. She has produced many concerts, events and her big annual Mothers Day show. Her quick wit, loud personality and talent has created her brand over the last 20 years. Catch her during morning drive with co-host Shannon Scott weekdays on Hawaiian 105.
Ingredients
- 5 cups Chicken broth
- 8 Pieces of butterfish
- 1 bunch watercress
- To taste Hanapepe salt
- 3 slices Ginger
- Hanalei Poi
Instructions
- Put the chicken broth in a large pot and add 3 slices of ginger.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add all the butterfish to the pot.
- Chop up the watercress in 1 inch pieces and add the pot.
- Cook fish thoroughly.
- Add salt to taste.
- Serve with Hanalei Poi.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 4360mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin B1: 0.3mgVitamin B5: 0.1mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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