Jul 14 2026
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Aloha Friday (laulau & Stew) Recipe

Inspired by Cafe 100
Time3h 30m
Serves6

Make Aloha Friday (laulau & Stew) Recipe in just 3h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Laulau

Stew

Method

Laulau

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Cut the pork butt into large chunks and season with Hawaiian sea salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Wrap the Pork

    Place a few luau leaves on a clean surface, add a chunk of the seasoned pork on top, and wrap the leaves around the pork tightly.

  3. 3

    Wrap with Ti Leaves

    Wrap the luau leaves package with ti leaves to secure the contents. This will help keep moisture in during the cooking process.

  4. 4

    Steam the Laulau

    Place the wrapped laulau packages in a steamer basket, add water to the steamer, and steam for 4-5 hours, adding more water as needed to maintain steam.

Stew

  1. 5

    Brown the Beef

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 6

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 7

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, beef broth, soy sauce, black pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.

  4. 8

    Simmer the Stew

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

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