Kalua Pork Plate Recipe
Rice and two sides-watercress, lomi, uala, soybeans, mac, crab salad, cucumber kimchee
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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Rice
Sides
Method
Main Dish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Rub the pork shoulder with Hawaiian sea salt and liquid smoke. Place it in a slow cooker with 1 cup of water.
- 2
Cooking the Pork
Cook on low for 12-16 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- 3
Shredding the Pork
Once done, remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and set aside.
Rice Preparation
- 4
Rinse the Rice
Rinse 2 cups of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- 6
Fluff the Rice
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Sides Preparation
- 7
Prepare Watercress
Wash and trim the watercress. Serve fresh as a crunchy side.
- 8
Make Lomi Lomi
Dice the tomatoes and green onions. Combine them in a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and serve chilled.
- 9
Cook Uala
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and serve warm.
- 10
Prepare Soybeans
Boil the edamame in salted water for about 5 minutes. Drain and serve warm or cold.
- 11
Make Mac Salad
Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Combine with mayonnaise, diced vegetables, and season with salt and pepper.
- 12
Prepare Crab Salad
In a bowl, combine crab meat with mayonnaise, diced celery, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well and serve chilled.
- 13
Make Cucumber Kimchee
Slice the cucumber thinly and mix with salt, vinegar, and chili flakes. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
