Hawaiian Plate Lunch Recipe
Learn the history of the true island comfort food of the Hawaiian plate lunch.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Rice
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a rice cooker or pot, combine 2 cups of rice with 2 1/2 cups of water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Make the Huli-Huli Chicken (if desired)
Marinate huli-huli chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes. Grill until cooked, basting with the marinade as it cooks.
- 4
Prepare the Macaroni Salad
Cook 1 cup of elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a bowl, combine the macaroni with 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of diced celery, 1/2 cup of grated carrots, 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Assemble the Plate Lunch
On a plate, serve a generous scoop of rice, topped with the teriyaki chicken and huli-huli chicken (if using). Add a side of macaroni salad. Optionally, you can add a loco moco, which consists of rice topped with a hamburger patty, fried egg, and brown gravy.
