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Four bowls of colorful and diverse poke bowls are shown from a top view, each filled with a variety of fresh ingredients such as avocado, sliced vegetables, seasoned meats, and rice, garnished with black sesame seeds. Chopsticks rest next to one of the bowls—truly an entry from a Hawaiian Food Glossary come to life.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: A Glossary

Hawaii is a fantastic place to eat your way through, especially if you’re looking to try dishes that you may not have tasted before. For […]

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A table is set with a variety of colorful dishes: a blue plate with spice remnants, an orange plate with hors d'oeuvres and dip, a bowl of soup with herbs, flatbread with an egg, and a platter of assorted appetizers showcasing foods that define Hawaiian culture. Various condiments and garnishes are also present.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: International Influences

The history of Hawaii’s food, initially rooted in the canoe plants and items brought and cultivated by Polynesian settlers around 400 AD, took a dramatic

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A bowl of poke with visible ingredients including diced mango, cherry tomatoes, salmon, shredded cabbage, crispy onions, sesame seeds—a true representation of foods that define Hawaiian culture—alongside a few slices of crispy wonton chips on the side, set on a wooden surface.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: Produce, Snacks and Condiments

Hawaiian food comes in many different shapes and sizes. Some of it is a reflection of the ancient culture and traditions that the original Polynesian

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A vibrant fruit stand offers fresh produce, including hanging coconuts, bunches of bananas, pineapples, and lychees. A colorful sign above reads "Crepes, Smoothies, Fresh Fruit." The stand is adorned with various tropical fruits invitingly displayed alongside foods that define Hawaiian culture.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: Pork and Seafood

Hawaiian food comes in many different shapes and sizes. Some of it is a reflection of the ancient cultures and traditions that the original Polynesian

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A brightly colored bird with a vivid blue and orange plumage perches on a tree branch. The background is a blurred mix of green hues, suggesting a lush, natural environment. This striking bird could easily be among the eight birds introduced to Hawaii that everyone should know.

Eight Birds Introduced to Hawaii that Everyone Should Know

Hawaii may be known for its beautiful native species of birds, but sadly most of them are highly endangered and/or found only in upland areas,

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