The Tatofi Lū Pulu by Josh Tatofi

Talented singer and songwriter Josh Tatofi joins us in the Cooking Hawaiian Style kitchen to share his island favorite, The Tatofi Lū Pulu. I’ve known Josh since he was just a kid — around four or five years old — when I first met him backstage at a Kapena concert, where his father, Tiva Tatofi, was performing. Years later, it’s inspiring to see Josh become one of the most beloved voices in Hawaiian music, known for his angelic vocals and warm personality.

Today, he brings that same aloha spirit into the kitchen with this comforting Hawaiian Lū Pulu recipe made with taro leaves, corned beef, and creamy coconut milk. It’s a classic island-style dish that reflects the heart of Hawaiian home cooking — simple, soulful, and full of flavor.

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The Tatofi Lū Pulu by Josh Tatofi

Talented singer song writer Josh Tatofi is joining us in the kitchen. I have known Josh since he was 4 maybe 5 years old. I met him back-stage at a Kapena concert. Joshʻs father is Tiva Tatofi of Kapena. I was lucky enough to perform and host many shows with Kapena and Josh was always around.

For about 10 years I didn’t see him as he was growing physically and career wise. His career has taken off and his name has become a big part of the Hawaiian island music community. He has a voice of an angel and a great personality to go with it. I am really proud of him and happy for the direction his career has launched.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Hawaiian, Polynesian

Calories 73 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 6 Taro Leaves
• 1 onion
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 1 can of Palm corned beef
• Mayonnaise
• Foil to wrap

Instructions

 

• Cut the stems off the taro leaves. Slice your onion.
• Stack together three taro leaves and place half a can of corned beef into the middle of the leaves. Add onions to taste.
• Top with a heaping spoonful of mayonnaise.
• Pour half a can of coconut into the leaves.
• Wrap the taro leaves from left to right, bottom and top.
• Then wrap with foil. Steam for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully cook the taro leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2897IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B5: 0.2mgVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Tatofi Lū Pulu, Josh Tatofi recipe, Hawaiian Lū Pulu, Hawaiian corned beef and taro leaves, island-style Lū Pulu, Polynesian cuisine

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