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
Watercress Salad
Lomi Lomi Salmon
Uala (Sweet Potato)
Soybeans
Mac Salad
Crab Salad
Cucumber Kimchee
Method
Main Dish
- 1
Prepare the Kalua Pork
Rub the pork shoulder with Hawaiian sea salt and liquid smoke. Wrap it in banana leaves or aluminum foil and place it in a slow cooker or oven. Cook on low for 12 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
Rice
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a medium pot, combine the white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
Watercress Salad
- 3
Lomi Lomi Salmon
- 4
Make Lomi Lomi Salmon
In a bowl, mix together the salted salmon, diced tomatoes, and diced onions. Stir until well combined and set aside.
Uala (Sweet Potato)
- 5
Cook the Uala
Boil or steam the sweet potatoes until tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then peel and cut into chunks.
Soybeans
- 6
Prepare the Soybeans
If using dried soybeans, soak them overnight and then cook them in boiling water until tender. If using canned, simply drain and rinse.
Mac Salad
- 7
Make the Mac Salad
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, mix macaroni with mayonnaise, shredded carrots, and diced celery. Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Crab Salad
- 8
Prepare the Crab Salad
In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, and lemon juice. Stir gently until everything is well mixed.
Cucumber Kimchee
- 9
Make Cucumber Kimchee
In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
