Sam's Moi Luau Recipe

Name: Sam's Moi Luau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds calamari or octopus; 3 pounds Luau leaves; 1 tablespoon Hawaiian salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, diced; 3 cups coconut milk; 3/4 cup cooked and diced taro; 3/4 cup cooked and diced sweet potato; 11/2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; Crispy Moi, recipe follows; 4 (3/4 to 1 pound) farm-raised moi; Cornstarch; Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Servings: persons

2 pounds calamari or octopus
3 pounds Luau leaves
1 tablespoon Hawaiian salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, diced
3 cups coconut milk
3/4 cup cooked and diced taro
3/4 cup cooked and diced sweet potato
11/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Crispy Moi, recipe follows
4 (3/4 to 1 pound) farm-raised moi
Cornstarch
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

1
Clean calamari and slice in rings, then set aside.
2
Wash luau leaves, remove stems and thick veins.
3
In a pot, boil cups water with the Hawaiian salt and baking soda.
4
Add the leaves to the boiling water and reduce heat.
5
Simmer, partially covered for 1 hour.
6
Drain and squeeze out liquid.
7
Saute onions and calamari in butter until onions are translucent.
8
Add coconut milk, cooked luau leaves, taro, sweet potato, salt, and sugar.
9
Simmer for 30 minutes.
10
Top with Crispy Moi.
11
Clean and score fish.
12
Dust fish with cornstarch and set aside.
13
Heat oil for shallow frying in a wok or large skillet.
14
Fry fish about 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden brown.
15
Drain on absorbent paper.
16
Transfer to a warm serving platter.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds calamari or octopus, 3 pounds Luau leaves, 1 tablespoon Hawaiian salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Sam's Moi Luau falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sam's Moi Luau

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