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Squid Luau

Name: Squid Luau
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb cleaned squid, cut into rings; 2 lb taro leaves (or frozen luau leaves), chopped; 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Hawaiian sea salt or kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp butter

Squid simmered with taro leaves and coconut milk, a traditional feast dish.

⏱ 20 minPrep time

🔥 60 minCook time

🍽 6Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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Squid simmered with taro leaves and coconut milk, a traditional feast dish.

The luau’s deep green pot

Tender squid and taro leaves simmered in rich coconut milk — earthy, briny, and deeply traditional.

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Step by stepInstructions

Blanch the taro leaves in boiling water 10 minutes; drain well.
Simmer the squid in the broth with the onion and garlic 30 minutes until tender.
Add the taro leaves and coconut milk; simmer 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper and swirl in the butter.
Serve hot with rice or poi.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Taro leaves must be fully cooked — they're toxic raw. Fresh squid is far more tender than frozen.

Recipe details

Prep20 min

Cook60 min

Servings6

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 16, 2026

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