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    Laulau

    Pork and fish wrapped in taro leaves and steamed until meltingly tender.

    ⏱ 30 minPrep time
    🔥 180 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Pork and fish wrapped in taro leaves and steamed until meltingly tender.

    The luau’s steam-bundle

    Butterfish and pork wrapped in taro leaves and steamed for hours until the leaves turn silky and the meat melts — pure Hawaii.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Season the pork and fish with the salt; let sit 15 minutes.
    2. Blanch the taro leaves in boiling water 5 minutes to soften; drain.
    3. Lay out 4-5 taro leaves, overlapping; place a portion of pork and fish in the center and fold the leaves into a tight bundle.
    4. Wrap each bundle in ti leaves or foil.
    5. Place the bundles in a steaming pot with the water, cover, and steam 3 hours, adding water as needed.
    6. Unwrap and serve hot with rice and poi.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Always cook taro leaves thoroughly — they're toxic raw. Butterfish (black cod) is traditional; salmon is a fine substitute.

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    Recipe details

    Prep30 min
    Cook180 min
    Servings6
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
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