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Protected: Haole Koa Crunch

INTRODUCTION This is a great all-around crumbly topping for soups, salads, snacks like sliced cucumbers, and more. You can feel free to add garlic powder, onion powder, chilies, toasted curry leaves, and more. INGREDIENTS 1 cup…
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Plant Based Taco Meat

INTRODUCTION Looking for plant-based, vegan protein ideas? This hearty haole koa mix is filling and has a beautiful color. Any extras can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS ¼…
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Salsa Macha

INTRODUCTION This chili and oil-based salsa will keep fresh for about a year in the fridge if the container that it is stored in and the blender are super dry. Moisture will make the salsa less shelf-stable. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores…
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How-to Process Brown Seeds

INTRODUCTION Learn all the tips and tricks by watching this video on harvesting and processing brown haole koa seeds. STEP 1 Harvest haole koa pods that are brown, free from mold or insect damage, and fully dry. Sometimes you can visibly…
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Haole Koa Tempeh

INTRODUCTION Haole koa tempeh, known as tempe lamtoro or tempe mlandingan, is the third most popular tempeh in Central Java, Indonesia. Tempeh is a delicate process of growing a living organism, so much will depend on the temperature and…
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Protected: Get Rich

INTRODUCTION Creamy, rich, luxurious drink made using 100% local ingredients! This involves a lot of work if you're wildcrafting the kiawe (Prosopis pallida) and making your own coconut milk, and it's so worth it. Make the drink non-alcoholic…
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Protected: Creamy Butterfly

INTRODUCTION A unique taste, blending the acid from the oxymel and the creaminess of the orgeat. An orgeat is basically a nut milk mixed with sugar to make a syrup. The video below outlines the step-by-step process of making macadamia nut…
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Butterfly Ginger Flower Oxymel

INTRODUCTION There's a basic formula of 1 part honey to 1 part vinegar to make an oxymel. Once you make that solution you can add as many flowers, herbs or spices as you like. Use oxymels mixed into cocktails or mocktails, in salad dressings,…
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Protected: Kahili Ginger Onion Jam

INTRODUCTION Although this recipe works with any of the Butterfly Ginger, the red stamens of the kāhili are so stunning for their color and texture. This versatile spread can be blended into a paste and added with cream, marinades and glazes,…
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Kahili Ginger Salt

INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh Kahili Ginger flowers 1 cup course kosher salt STEPS 1. Put the salt and the kahili ginger flowers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until kahili ginger flowers are broken down to desired size. 2. Pour…
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Butterfly Ginger Quiche

INTRODUCTION Delicate and smooth, this is the perfect quiche. Created by Chef Samantha Schaberg. Check out her work here: https://www.instagram.com/beurrenoisette.maui/ INGREDIENTS Dough: 340 g butter, cubed 158 g milk 600 g all purpose…
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Protected: Butterfly Ginger Wild Yeast Starter

INTRODUCTION Wild yeast starters are experimental and can vary in success. Have fun with it! Recipe by Sophia Keel https://www.instagram.com/natureofsophia/ INGREDIENTS 1-2 handfuls of fresh butterfly ginger flowers 4 tablespoons…