Jul 14 2026

1 Lb. Laulau Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves4

A delicious laulau wrapped and steamed using Grandma’s recipe.

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Ingredients

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Laulau Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    Cut the pork shoulder into cubes and season with Hawaiian salt. Mix in the butterfish.

  2. 2

    Wrap the Laulau

    Take a taro leaf and place a portion of the pork and butterfish mixture in the center. Fold the leaves over the filling and wrap tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

  3. 3

    Wrap in Ti Leaves

    Take a ti leaf and wrap each laulau bundle securely. Tie with kitchen twine or use a strip of ti leaf to secure.

  4. 4

    Steam the Laulau

    Place the wrapped laulau bundles in a steamer basket. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Steam for about 2 hours, ensuring the water does not evaporate completely.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Once cooked, carefully unwrap the laulau and serve hot. Enjoy with rice or poi.