seven uniquely hawaiian foods you need to try

HawaiianALEX ATKIND

SEVEN UNIQUELY

FOODS YOU NEED TO TRY

One of the bestthings abouttraveling to a newplace is a chanceto experience anentirely newculture. For me, thebest way to do thatis through food.

Eating is more thansustenance; itcontains a storyabout class, history,agriculture, andpreferences of thepeople that inhabitthe area.

In some cultures,eating is a nearsacred experience.And once you’veopened yourself totrying a new foods,you can betterunderstand whereyou are.

Here are somerecommendationsfrom peoplewho've visitedHawaii, about thestate's famousdishes

MALASADASHawaii's infatuationwith donuts isobvious. This one asmall yeast doughball covered ingranulated sugar.Eat them whilethey're hot.

POKEThis dish istypically served asan appetizer and isa salad ofmarinated raw fish--most commonlysalmon, tuna, orshellfish.

BREADFRUITThis fruit, whichHawaiians call ulu,has a texturesimilar to potatoes.Like potatoes,locals eat it baked,fried, steamed ormashed.

KULOLOThis dessert is oftaro and coconutmilk is consideredpudding forHawaiians, with asemi-solid texture.Many say it tasteslike caramel.Photo Credit: Pomai-The Tasty Island Blog

MANAPUAA reference toHawaii's Chineseinfluence, thesepork filleddumplings are theultimate tastysnack, and ratherinexpensive.Photo Credit: Melissa Chang -Frolic Hawaii

LAU LAU

This traditionalHawaiian foodusually consists ofmeat (pork)wrapped in taroleaf and servedwith a side of rice.Photo Credit: bionicgrrrl - Flickr

SHAVE ICEUnlike snow cones,the difference inthe process of thisdessert is where itgets its name: theice is shaved offthe block ratherthan crushed. Theflavors are amazing

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