The croquette plate comes with four golden croquettes. Most importantly, they're just so onolicious! Crumble bacon. These are some of my favorite ways to eat Hawaiian sweet potatoes: Okinawan Sweet Potato Mochi at Kaka'ako Farmers MarketWe spend Saturday mornings at either the Kaka'ako Farmers Market or KCC Farmers Market. We may earn a small commission (at no cost to you), if you purchase through the links. It's believe to be one of the original plants that the Polynesian voyagers brought to Hawaii (these group of plants were called Canoe Plants). Purple sweet potatoes will last between one to two weeks when stored in a cool, dry place — one that's warmer than the fridge temperature and cooler than room temperature. Scrape mayo from blender and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Add to sweet potato mixture; mix gently. Turn into a 2 quart baking dish. Mix all the ingredients in a salad bowl and … Mash potatoes. On Oahu, we can find Home Maid Bakery's manju at the Manoa location of Longs Drugs. This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 7-10 days. Manju is a Japanese pastry, but it's also popular in Hawaii. I often order their croquettes (because I love potatoes and especially when they are mashed, battered with panko, and deep fried). Middle layer: purple sweet potato filling. Boil potatoes until tender, ~15 minutes. Imo (Sweet Potato) Manju from Home Maid Bakery Do you know about Manju? Even if you never make this potato salad, we highly recommend still making the unique cashew mayo to enjoy its nutty richness in everything from sandwiches to coleslaws to salad dressings. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. We usually get them from Chinatown, Foodland, KCC Farmers Market, or Kaka'ako Farmers Market. Mix in red onion, green onion, and celery to the mayonnaise mixture. 99% of the time when people mention "Hawaiian Sweet Potato," they're actually referring to "Okinawan Sweet Potato" (more on that below) and not the "original" Hawaiian Sweet Potato described above. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until sweet potatoes are soft throughout, about 30 minutes. In 1926, The Electric Kitchen began when Hawaiian Electric started its Home Services Department, and began demonstrating the benefits and uses of electrical appliances to residents its Historic King Street building. This is the potato that we reference in this post and the one we mainly use in day to day Hawaii cooking. So good. It's a three-layered bar dessert: Where to find these squares? Add potatoes to a mixing bowl. It's basically mashed potatoes, but a sweet version! We came across these fancy spuds at the farmer’s market this weekend and couldn’t pass them up. We steam the lau lau and eat it with rice and poi. They're located in Maui, but lucky for those of us on other islands, they ship and sell to other markets. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. On Oahu, we can find Home Maid Bakery's manju at the Manoa location of Longs Drugs. Sprinkle over top of potato mixture and bake at 350 degrees until browned on top. It's quite stunning! The Hawaiian Sweet Potato goes by a few other names: Hawaiian Sweet Potato is very healthy and has even been coined a superfood. The tapioca is topped with a crushed salted peanuts. Hit escape key to cancel and exit form. MashedPeel the skin, cut the potatoes into large chunks, and boil for 30 minutes until soft. The Hawaii version is slightly different - baked golden and so flaky, filled with everything from coconut, apples, and purple sweet potato. Cut it open to reveal a deep purple inside. Purple sweet potatoes are wonderful on their own, and even more amazing when turned into a dessert or savory dish! 99% of the time when people mention "Hawaiian Sweet Potato," they're actually referring to "Okinawan Sweet Potato" (more on that below) and not the "original" Hawaiian Sweet Potato described above. They're located in Maui, but lucky for those of us on other islands, they ship and sell to other markets. Signup form for the Down to Earth email mailing list. Drain potatoes in a colander and let cool completely. Today, Hawaii boasts two popular purple sweet potato varieties: Okinawan and Molokai. People use the two names interchangeably. Hawaii's most popular manju maker is Home Maid Bakery. In a little bowl, stir together coconut cream, coconut yoghurt or sour cream, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar or honey. Cook and work with them they way you would a regular potato. Lots of families make them at home (I'll post a recipe soon). As an Amazon Associate Onolicious Hawaii earn from qualifying purchases. Many local supermarkets also make these bars in-house, and you can buy them at Times Supermarket and Foodland Hawaii. It makes me happy just to look at this dessert. Mix the bacon with sweet potatoes and pineapple in a large bowl. Toss with Cashew Mayo. Eat warm! You can also find them at local bakeries like Yama's Fish Market (I love this place), Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery, Kuhio Grille, and Diamond Head Market & Grill. There are two families of sweet potatoes that grow in Hawaii: (Original) Hawaiian Sweet PotatoThis specific variety is currently being revived in Hawaii. Hawaii's most popular manju maker is Home Maid Bakery. Garnish with sliced green onions and radishes. Drain and using your fingers, peel skins off potatoes. It's a wonderful dessert that combines Vietnamese chè (sweet soups/desserts) and Hawaii's love for tapioca puddings. The skin of this potato is a light brown color. Famous for its vibrant purple color and numerous health benefits, this sweet potato is featured in many Hawaii dishes! These are the three most popular: SteamMy grandma does the steaming method often. Have you meant the Hawaiian Sweet Potato (aka Okinawan Sweet Potato)? The purple sweet potatoes naturally stain the tapioca a brilliant shade of purple. Think of a regular potato, but deeper in flavor and also sweeter in taste...almost like there is a soft honey note. Everywhere! https://www.thespruceeats.com/okinawa-sweet-potatoes-recipe-3377372 In Hawaii you can find purple sweet potatoes at most markets and supermarkets. We'll steam several at a time and save leftovers for breakfast the next morning. Drain and rinse before using. Serve in mounds with ribs. There are endless ways to cook purple sweet potatoes. It's harder to find on the mainland, but you may have some luck at Japanese or Chinese markets. Evenly drizzle the dressing over the potatoes in the large bowl, add the parsley, and stir to combine. Hawaiian sweet potato (also known as Okinawan sweet potato) is a staple ingredient in Hawaii. You may store purple sweet potatoes the same way you store regular potatoes: in a cool, dry place. DIRECTIONS. sweet potatoes, olive oil, mayo, nutmeg, dried basil leaves, cinnamon and 3 more Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Love and Flour onion, sweet potatoes, garlic powder, mayonnaise, lemon, red wine vinegar and 6 more Drain and then mash the potatoes. Seems as though it’s the season for purple potatoes, here in Indiana at least.