Explore a unique Hawaiian-inspired dish with kalo, ʻuala, ʻulu, dried ʻōpae, inamona, unagi sauce, and diced onion. This flavorful and nutritious recipe combines traditional ingredients for a delicious taste of the islands.
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Kalo Poke by Kamalei Kawa’a
This weeks guest is Kamalei Kawa'a, a renowned Native Hawaiian musician and singer-singer hailing from Paukūkalo, Maui, has achieved numerous accolades including multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, a GRAMMY nomination, and participation in NBC’s "The Voice" Season 25 competition. During the day, he teaches Hawaiian Studies and Hula, and he pursues his passion as a musician at night. The dish he shares with us is Kalo Poke because it highlights beloved Hawaiian staples, kalo, ‘uala and ‘ulu. He learned this preparation from his younger brother Kamahiwa. He decided to do this dish because it supports local farms and encourages others to eat local while helping the lāhaui thrive.
Ingredients
- 2 small kalo
- 2 small ʻuala
- 2 small ʻulu
- 2 bags dried ʻōpae (dried shrimp)
- 5 Tbsp inamona
- To taste unagi sauce
- 1/2 cup diced onion
Instructions
- Wash kalo, ʻulu, and ʻuala.
- Wrap each in aluminum foil.
- Place in the oven and bake at 400 degrees.
- While cooking, dice onions.
- When fork-tender, remove from oven.
- Peel the skin off from ʻulu, ʻuala, and kalo.
- Cut into cube-sized pieces.
- Place into a large bowl; add ʻōpae, onions, and inamona.
- Add unagi sauce to taste.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Serves 8–10. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4626IUVitamin B1: 1mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
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