Shared Interests Group

Hawaiian food is a rich and flavorful fusion of native Hawaiian traditions and influences from cultures such as Polynesian, Japanese, Filipino, Portuguese, and American. At its heart are fresh, local ingredients like seafood, taro, pork, rice, and tropical fruits. Classic dishes include poke, a raw fish salad seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil; kalua pig, slow-cooked in an underground oven called an imu; and poi, a smooth paste made from mashed taro root.