
The Royal is the site of a fundraiser I am co-chairing at the end of January, helping to open the hotel, and closely following Hawaii’s Grand Inagural Ball in honor of President-Elect Obama on opening night. I was invited to the hotel for a preview of the site and tasting of the delectable meal our guests will savor that evening. The theme of our event involves musical entertainment in the Hapa Haole style by award-winning Paul Shimomoto (think 40′s crooner – Hawaiian music & hula) and ali’i (royalty) luau-themed food and decor. Of course, at $150 a plate, we didn’t want a traditional luau buffet, featuring kalua pork, white rice and mac salad, so requested something more upscale and plated.
Here is the menu Chef Alfred Cabacungan created for the guests of our Ali’i Style Luau:
First Course: Salad of Local Greens and Lomi-Lomi Salmon with Guava and Taro Rolls
FOOD NOTE: Lomi Salmon is named after the Hawaiian word for massage: “Lomi-lomi,” meaning “loving hands. It is the Hawaiian version of Pico de Gallo — diced tomatoes & onions and/or green onions, tossed with salt and sugar cured salmon, also diced. The salt and sugar are massaged into the fish, in the curing process. It is served cold and is a traditional accompaniment to luau food.
Entree: Macadmaia-crusted Mahi-Mahi topped with Hamakua Mushroom Sauce, teamed with Chicken and Pork Lau-Lau with Pineapple Lomi Salsa, Fresh Spring Vegetables & Roasted, Sliced Sweet Potato.
FOOD NOTE: Lau-lau is another traditional Hawaiian luau food. Lau-lau is usually made by combining butterfish with chicken and/or pork, and wrapping in taro leaves, sort of like a Mexican tamale. It can be steamed or wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a undergound oven, called an emu.
Dessert: Royal Hawaiian Signature Chocolate Ganache Cake with Creme Anglaise, Vanilla-Bean Ice Cream on a Butter Cookie and Macadamia Brittle, Gold Leaf and Berry Garnish.
We asked for a few minor changes, but overall, were very happy with what the Royal Hawaiian prepared for us — Luau food elegantly presented and fit for a king!
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