| Pupu
- (noun), Polynesian-Hawaiian Cookery: any
hot or cold usually bite-size appetizer, often served in a varied
assortment. |
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A
pupu platter is a tray of Hawaiian style hors d‘oeuvres.
This style of presenting meal starters became popular in the
1940’s fusing Cantonese and Hawaiian cooking. A pupu platter
contains an assortment of items which may include poke
(cubed seasoned fish), spareribs, wontons, chicken, egg rolls
and tempura vegetables. These platters are often intended to
be shared by many.
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| Hawaiian
Salmon Rolls |
| Ingredients: |
| Raw
salmon, cut into strips approx 1/2 inch
by 3 inches |
| Carrots
thinly sliced |
| Green
onions thinly sliced |
| Water
Chestnuts diced |
| Peanuts
crushed |
| Lumpia
or egg roll wrappers |
| Canola
oil for frying |
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| Instructions: |
| Lay
out egg roll wrapper with 1 pointed edge toward you.
Arrange carrots, water chestnuts and one piece of salmon
in the center of the wrap. Sprinkle with peanuts and
green onions. Roll to ensure that all ingredients are
enclosed, seal edges with water. Wrap each roll with
a damp paper towel to keep wrapper moist while preparing.
Heat oil on high and fry until golden brown. Serve with
sauce of your choosing. (Suggestion: sesame, ginger
and Dijon) |
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