Makawao's Culinary Delights Unveiled: Insights from the 'Look What's Cooking in Makawao' Cookbook
In the picturesque town of Makawao, Hawaii, a rich culinary heritage thrives, showcasing a blend of traditional and innovative recipes. Let's delve into some of the delectable dishes that have their roots in this charming community.
Uncle George Magoon Sr.'s Mahimahi Chowder
This mouth-watering chowder, attributed to Cheire Attix, features freshly caught Mahi Mahi. The fish is boiled with its spine and head for 2-3 hours to create a flavourful stock. Potatoes, celery, and onions are added to the stock and lightly simmered before salt, black pepper, and milk are added to cream it up.
Lemon Mochiko Cake
For those seeking a gluten-free dessert, the Lemon Mochiko Cake is a delightful option. Created by Glenda Berry, this cake uses mochiko flour, providing a unique, slightly sweet taste.
War Cake
Rose Cambra Freitas shares a recipe for a war cake from her grandmother Leonora Tavares, who had a bakery in Makawao. This eggless, milkless, butterless cake is made with brown sugar, water, raisins, candied citron peel, shortening, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, flour, baking powder, and is boiled for 3 minutes before the dry ingredients are added.
The Makawao History Museum published a cookbook called 'Look What's Cooking in Makawao', featuring local recipes such as these. The person who compiled the recipe collection was none other than the museum itself.
Give Peas a Chance Dip
For a low-fat, flavourful dip, Jerry Labb's family cookbook offers a recipe called "Give Peas a Chance" Dip. Thawed frozen peas, lemon juice, olive oil, Tabasco, cumin, granulated garlic, and a few other simple ingredients come together to create this tasty dip.
The Makawao Sugar Industry
The story of Makawao's culinary heritage is deeply intertwined with its sugar industry. Sugar cultivation in Makawao began in 1857 with H.A. Spencer's East Maui Sugar Plantations. The most significant sugar operation, leading to the Alexander & Baldwin Corporation, began in 1869 with the purchase of a 12-acre Hawaiian homestead and a 559-acre Bush Ranch by Henry P. Baldwin and Samuel T. Alexander. Tong Akana owned and operated the Pi'iholo Plantation, a 12,500-acre property, starting in the 1870s.
These recipes, each with their unique stories and origins, offer a glimpse into the rich culinary history of Makawao. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these dishes are a testament to the town's enduring love for flavourful, home-cooked meals.
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