HI - the Big Island ... suggestions?

[Ardge]

http://www.dogthebountyhunter.com/intro.php

Here's Dog's Website Bra!

 

[mish]

http://www.danielthiebaut.com/

http://www.merrimanshawaii.com/

http://www.roysrestaurant.com/docs/index.html

http://www.maunalani.com/d_ch_overview.htm

The menu at CanoeHouse sounds divine. I want the China Town Duck in Tequila Sauce. YUM.

 

[AllenOK]

The last time I was in Hawaii, I was so young, I don't remember it.

All I can recommend, is a couple restaurants that the chef's have written cookbooks. Someone already mentioned Roy Yamaguchi's restaurant, but don't forget Sam Choy's restaurant either.

Of course, I haven't been to either one, but the food in the cookbooks sounded great!

 

[corazon]

China Town Duck with Tequila Sauce​

Chef de Cuisine John Matsubara

Ingredients:
1 breast China Town Duck
4 pcs. Won Ton Pi
1 cup Avocado
1 tsp. Red Onion
1 tsp. Cilantro
1 tsp. Lime Juice
1 cup Fresh Plum Sauce Recipe
1 tsp. Jose Cuervo Tequila
1 tsp. Li Hing Mui Powder
½ cup Butternut Squash
½ cup Green Papaya Julienne
1 tsp. Kim Chee Base



Method of Preparation:

Avocado Mousse:
Puree avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender until pureed. Season with salt and pepper.

Won Ton Pi:
Quarter the squares to form chips, fry. Drain on paper towel.

Tequila Sauce:

Mix fresh plum sauce recipe with li hing mui powder and tequila. Season to taste.

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Pumpkin Slaw:
Julienne pumpkin and papaya. Add salt and rest for 10 min. Squeeze all water out and add kim chee base. Season to taste.

Duck:
Butcher duck into quarters removing all the bones. Sear on high heat to crisp the skin. Reserve in warm area covered with plastic wrap.



Plum Sauce

Ingredients:
1 cup Fresh plums
1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Sherry Wine

Method of Preparation:
Heat all ingredients in a pot and simmer for 30 Minutes. Let sauce cool and then puree in a blender.

Arrange three tablespoons of Avocado Mousse on a platter. Top each with a Crispy Won Ton and China Town Duck. Drizzle with Tequila Sauce. Add two tablespoons of Pumpkin Slaw as garnish.
Bon Appetit!

 

[mish]

China Town Duck with Tequila Sauce​

Chef de Cuisine John Matsubara

Ingredients:
1 breast China Town Duck
4 pcs. Won Ton Pi
1 cup Avocado
1 tsp. Red Onion
1 tsp. Cilantro
1 tsp. Lime Juice
1 cup Fresh Plum Sauce Recipe
1 tsp. Jose Cuervo Tequila
1 tsp. Li Hing Mui Powder
½ cup Butternut Squash
½ cup Green Papaya Julienne
1 tsp. Kim Chee Base



Method of Preparation:

Avocado Mousse:
Puree avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender until pureed. Season with salt and pepper.

Won Ton Pi:
Quarter the squares to form chips, fry. Drain on paper towel.

Tequila Sauce:​

Mix fresh plum sauce recipe with li hing mui powder and tequila. Season to taste.




Pumpkin Slaw:
Julienne pumpkin and papaya. Add salt and rest for 10 min. Squeeze all water out and add kim chee base. Season to taste.

Duck:
Butcher duck into quarters removing all the bones. Sear on high heat to crisp the skin. Reserve in warm area covered with plastic wrap.



Plum Sauce

Ingredients:
1 cup Fresh plums
1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Sherry Wine

Method of Preparation:
Heat all ingredients in a pot and simmer for 30 Minutes. Let sauce cool and then puree in a blender.

Arrange three tablespoons of Avocado Mousse on a platter. Top each with a Crispy Won Ton and China Town Duck. Drizzle with Tequila Sauce. Add two tablespoons of Pumpkin Slaw as garnish.
Bon Appetit!

Cora, this looks to die for!!! I will try to do some research on some of the ingredients, as I am not familiar with/worked with same before. Thank you!!! Did you check out the rest of the spa's menu? Very nice!

 

[Claire]

I hope I am not too late! My Hawaii connection came through. All area codes are 808.

The place I was thinking of is the Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant (967-7366)

He also recommends Cafe Pesto (969-6640), Pescatore (969-9090) and Edelweiss (885-6800)