Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the 50 states of the United States and consists of a group of volcanic islands that are part of the Pacific Islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The capital is Honolulu, and Aloha is the main city. Hawaii is known for its beautiful tourist attractions, including world-famous beaches, volcanoes, jungles, culture, historical sites, and unique food and dance with the greeting "Aloha."
Hawaii is a multicultural society where many different races and cultures with different cultural influences coexist. These diverse cultures influence Hawaii's language, food, art, dance, clothing and music, providing a unique and diverse cultural experience.
1. Poke
Poke means a cut loaf in Hawaiian. Poke is usually fish cut into cubes or slices mixed with a simple seasoning sauce. The seasoning sauce is made by mixing soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper, minced garlic, and lemon, offering a variety of tastes and flavors. There are many variations of poke according to personal taste by adding various ingredients such as onions, button mushrooms, vegetables, sweet potatoes, and avocado.
You don't have to make poke with only fish. Various types of seafood such as octopus, scallops and lobster are made into poke. In addition, poke is reborn in creative ways, such as the form of a poke bowl served on rice, poke nacho served on top of crispy nachos, and poke sushi topped with poke sushi. It is becoming.
2. Loco Moco
Loco Moco is a Hawaiian food loved by Hawaiians and travelers as much as poke. It is a special dish consisting of hamburger patties, rice, eggs, and brown gravy. It is known as one of Hawaii's most popular foods that can be eaten at all times of the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Among the origins of the Loco Moco, the most influential theory is that it was born in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. In 1949, a boy nicknamed Loco asked a Hilo restaurant owner for something different from the typical American sandwich, but simpler to make than Asian food. Hearing this, the chef made Loco Moco by combining rice and hamburger patties at the request.
If you travel to Hawaii, you will often find restaurants with drive-in at the end of several words. In particular, if you want to try a loco moco, I recommend you to try it at a local drive-in restaurant.
3. Acai Bowl
Acai balls are considered to be the most nutritious food in Hawaii. Acai bowl is a dish made by finely grating frozen acai berries and adding toppings such as granola, bananas, fruits such as blueberries, and honey.
Acai bowls have a refreshing and sweet taste, and you can enjoy a variety of flavors and textures by combining various fruits and toppings. In addition, acai bowls are popular as a relatively light and healthy meal, making them popular with people on a diet or who prefer a healthy diet.
In Hawaii and many other places, acai bowls are one of the popular dishes, especially among those who enjoy water sports. Acai bowls are known as one of the most popular foods for a colorful and delicious dessert or breakfast.
4. Malasada
Malasada is a typical Hawaiian dessert and is known as a fried doughnut native to Portugal. It is a doughnut made by baking deep-fried dough, and are characterized by their unusual shape and taste. It is mainly in the shape of a round and soft doughnut, and is characterized by being crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Malasada settled in Hawaii has developed into various forms. Each bakery presents a unique malasada, ranging in texture from fluffy to chewy, square to round. Malasada also has a variety of flavors. You can enjoy it lightly with sugar or cinnamon powder, and if you want a richer taste, you can put various fillings such as custard, haupia, and chocolate into the doughnut.
5. Spam Musubi
Hawaiians' love of spam is special. Spam is considered unhealthy and cheap food in many countries. However, Spam is a symbolic food for Hawaiians, as various Spam-related products such as Spam-shaped dolls and bags containing Spam images are sold as souvenirs. In particular, it is Spam Musubi that has made Hawaiians love spam even more.
Spam musubi is square-shaped white rice topped with spam seasoned with soy sauce and sugar, then wrapped in seaweed. In particular, spam musubi can be easily found at any convenience store or restaurant in Hawaii.
Spam Musubi, the national food of Hawaii, was born due to Japanese onigiri, and it is said that it was the beginning of making rice balls using spam instead of sashimi at a Japanese restaurant in Hawaii during the time when Hawaii was banned from fishing.
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One of the most important things during travel is food. The food of the country is not simply eaten. it's culture and history. So, no matter which country you visit, I recommend you to try the local food of that country.
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