Alright...This is probably my most favorite meal...EVER! All the recipes came from my friend Sara several years ago when we were in a Lunch group together. I have made it ever since. The Pani Popo (the bread) came from my sis-in-law, Wendy. AMAZING meal. Try it all! One thing not posted which is a MUST HAVE with this meal is the Grilled Pineapple...you can't stop eating it! Hope you enjoy the recipes!
Pani Popo (Hawaiian Coconut Bread)
(This is always the favorite...)
1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen dinner rolls, thawed (if you can't find Rhodes Rolls, you can use frozen bread and cut it up)
1 (10 oz.) can coconut milk
3 TBS sweetened condensed milk
3/4 c. white sugar, or to taste
Coat a 9x13 " baking dish with cooking spray. Coat your hands with cooking spray or shortening, and roll the dough balls in your hands so they have a light coating. Place in the prepared dish. Set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled, up to 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and sugar. Pour this mixture over the top of the rolls as evenly as you can. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before separating and serving.
(This makes lots of sauce...use your judgement on how much you want to use...)
Orange Almond Green Salad
Salad:
1/2 head Romaine lettuce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery sticks, chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 c. slivered sugar* almonds
*to sugar almonds mix 2 TBS sugar plus a bit of butter with almonds in a frying pan then lay on aluminum foil until cooled.
Dressing:
1/4 c. oil
2 TBS vinegar
2 TBS sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
Mix the salad and toss with dressing just before serving
Coconut Rice
3 c. long-grain rice
5 1/2 c. coconut juice**
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Wash the rice and drain. Place in a sauce pan, add coconut juice, salt and sugar. Mix, cover and bring to a boil. Let it boil for 3-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, until done.
** For a richer flavor you can use coconut milk or a mixture of coconut milk and water.
Grilled Pineapple
1 fresh pineapple; peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 " slices (long ways, not circles)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 TBS lime juice
1 TBS lemon juice (or use all lime or all lemon)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Combine brown sugar, juices and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. Spread this mixture on each side of each pineapple slice. (or put in tupperware and coat it by turning it around). Grill pineapple 4-5 " from medium coals for 5-10 minutes, turning once, until sugar mixture melts an dpineapple is heated. OR grill pinapple for 2-5 minutes on a George Foremna two sided grill until sugar mixture melts and pineapple is heated and tender.
Chicken or Steak Kabobs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pineapple
1 pepper (and any other veggies you like: squash, red onion, mushrooms, etc)
1 c. teriyaki sauce or Gourmet Sauce or Soy Sauce
2 TB brown sugar
1/4 c. pinapple juice
Mix sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice together. Cut chicken breasts into chunks and add to marinade for 3 hours. Cut pineapples and vegetables into chunks and skewer, alternating with chicken. Grill until chicken is cooked through.
