Plate Lunch Recipe
Hawaiian Plate Lunch: A Flavourful Island Classic
A Hawaiian Plate Lunch is a popular local dish that combines a variety of flavours and textures. It typically includes a scoop of rice, a scoop of macaroni salad and a main dish such as grilled chicken, kalua pork, or fried fish.
Note: The specific main dish can vary, but here’s a recipe for a classic grilled chicken plate lunch:
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes
Ingredients
For the rice:
- 1 cup (250 ml) white rice
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the macaroni salad:
- 1 cup (250 grams) cooked macaroni
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped celery
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped onion
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onion
For the grilled chicken:
- 1 pound (500 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Method
- Cook the rice: Rinse the rice and cook it according to package directions.
- Make the macaroni salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add the celery, onion, and green onion and mix again.
- Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Assemble the plate lunch: Serve the rice, macaroni salad, and grilled chicken on a plate.
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