Sam Choys Squid Luau Recipes

SAM CHOY'S SQUID LUAU

Steps:

• Clean calamari and slice in rings, then set aside.
• Wash luau leaves, remove stems and thick veins.
• In a pot, boil 3 cups of water with the Hawaiian salt and baking soda.
• Add the leaves to the boiling water and reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered for 1 hour.
• Drain, and squeeze out liquid.
• Saute onions and cleaned calamari in the butter until the onions are translucent.
• Add the coconut milk, cooked luau leaves, salt, and sugar.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.

SAM'S MOI LUAU

Steps:

• Clean calamari and slice in rings, then set aside.
• Wash luau leaves, remove stems and thick veins. In a pot, boil cups water with the Hawaiian salt and baking soda. Add the leaves to the boiling water and reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered for 1 hour. Drain and squeeze out liquid.
• Saute onions and calamari in butter until onions are translucent. Add coconut milk, cooked luau leaves, taro, sweet potato, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Top with Crispy Moi.
• Clean and score fish. Dust fish with cornstarch and set aside. Heat oil for shallow frying in a wok or large skillet. Fry fish about 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Transfer to a warm serving platter.

SQUID LUAU

Steps:

• Clean calamari and slice in rings, then set aside.
• Wash luau leaves, remove stems and thick veins. In a pot, boil 3 cups of water with the Hawaiian salt and baking soda. Add the leaves to the boiling water and reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered for 1 hour. Drain, and squeeze out liquid.
• Saute onions and cleaned calamari in the butter until the onions are translucent. Add the coconut milk, cooked luau leaves, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 30 minutes.