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LUAU STEW



Luau Stew image

Ok, When I first moved to Hawaii in 1970 with my Native Hawaiian husband and 3 children I was introduced to this recipe from my sister in law who has since passed on but she was a wonderful cook. I use different seasoning than hers as well(she just used Hawaiian salt for seasoning... This picture of the stew looks foggy cause I...

Provided by Shirley Makekau

Categories     Beef

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunch luau leaves ( leaves from the taro plant)
stems of the luau leaves
hawaiian salt or sea salt to taste
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1/2-3/4 c granulated chicken boullion
water

Steps:

  • 1. Take off the stems of the luau leave and peel off the outer skins of stems and then break the stems into pieces
  • 2. Place the luau leaves and broken up stems in the kitchen sink that is filled with water. Let it sit in the water while you go to the next step.
  • 3. In a big pot put a little cooking oil in the there and then add the stew meat and brown it.
  • 4. Next after browning up the meat add water to fill 1/2 the pot. I skim off the scum that is on the top of the water.
  • 5. Add the seasoning.. I believe I added 1 tsp sea salt, the 1 TBSP minced garlic, and the chicken boullion granules.. stir it up and let it cook with the meat while we go to the next step.
  • 6. Back to the sink I clean the leaves and stems with the first wash and then let all that water run out and replace water again and give the leaves and stems another wash.
  • 7. Then I get my cutting board and a sharp knife and take about 3-4 of the leaves and roll them up and cut into strips.
  • 8. Place the cut up luau leaves in the pot along with the stems and let it cook for about one hour or till meat is tender. I also taste test to check the seasonings. if more salt is needed etc. When done laddle into bowls and enjoy!!

GALE'S SHORTCUT BEEF LUAU STEW



Gale's Shortcut Beef Luau Stew image

I used to make beef luau stew the traditional way with fresh luau leaves that take time to clean, de-rib and cook down. Now I just use leftover laulau from my freezer or buy it fresh from Costco. So fast and easy! My recipe was just featured in Hawaii's HMSA Online magazine (HMSA is Hawaii's largest health insurer and my...

Provided by Gale Medeiros-Costa

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb stew meat, cut in chunks
3-5 large laulau, fresh (or thawed if using frozen laulau)
pinch hawaiian salt (rock salt; kosher works as well)
water to cover

Steps:

  • 1. Place stew meat in a Dutch oven or large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Boil till meat is tender but not falling apart, approximately two hours.
  • 2. Once meat is fork tender, remove but do not discard water, leaving about a cup or two remaining in the pot.
  • 3. Lower heat to medium low. Remove the outer ti leaves from the laulau and place in the pot with the beef and remaining cooking water. With a wooden spoon, gently break apart the laulau and mix together with the beef. Be careful not to scorch. You may add salt if desired. Check consistency and add a little of the reserved liquid from the stew meat if need to. You don't want it too watery or soupy. Serve over hot rice or with poi.

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