Category: Kahili Ginger

Kahili Flower Syrup

INTRODUCTION Dried Kahili flowers have such a unique savoriness which balances magically with the sweetness of the syrup. Chef Krista Garcia used this syrup with a Malama Farms Pork Belly and Lapa’au Farms parsnip purée. She recommends using a sugar that still contains molasses for both flavor and color. The syrup can be used in …

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Kahili Ginger Lavender Shortbread Cookies

INTRODUCTION We’re grateful to Kyra Bramble, owner and chef at More Pleaze  for this recipe!  Here’s what she says about these delicious cookies, “Although not a wild invasive, lavender grows well on the higher elevations of the Hawaiian Islands, and happens to pair perfectly with Kahili Ginger. These cookies are light enough for the warmer …

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Kahili Ginger Coconut Yogurt

INTRODUCTION This delicious vegan yogurt is super easy to make at home with your Instant Pot. This recipe was created by Chef Sarah Burchard of The Healthy Locavore, and is her adaptation of a Cultures for Health recipe. TheHealthyLocavore.com INGREDIENTS 6 3/4 cups coconut cream 2 tablespoons gelatin 1 packet vegan yogurt culture 1 tablespoon Kahili …

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Kahili Ginger Flower Fruit Rolls

INTRODUCTION Wow, these all natural fruit rolls are amazing! Blending local apple bananas with fresh Kahili Ginger flowers and Kahili Ginger hydrosol creates a sweet fragrant experience that you and your whole family will love. You can also use this mixture in raw desserts, yogurt, anything – get creative! INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons Kahili Ginger hydrosol …

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Kahili Ginger Foot Bath

INTRODUCTION Kahilli Ginger is felt to relieve anxiety and promote relaxation.  We love using the rhizome in a foot bath, allowing our tired feet to soak and relinquish tension after long days. INGREDIENTS Kahili Ginger rhizome STEP 1 Using rhizome left over from recipes or cleaning and slicing a fresh piece, put the rhizome into …

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Kahili Ginger Masala Chai

INTRODUCTION This tea is a wild take on a traditional favorite, using Kahili Ginger rhizome with a blend of beloved spices to create a warming and comforting treat. We like to enjoy this brew with a circle of friends or make a batch and heat it cup by cup in the mornings. INGREDIENTS 4 cups …

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Kahili Ginger Beer

INTRODUCTION This recipe uses a fermented ginger “bug” as the starter for the ginger beer. It’s super easy to make and you can feed it periodically, keeping it alive for future batches of ginger beer. Know that this is not an instantaneous process – you have to grow the ginger bug, then make the ginger …

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Kahili Ginger Coconut Soup

INTRODUCTION This soup is creamy and delicious, with the subtle flavor of the Kahili Ginger rhizome perfectly complementing the coconut milk and fresh herbs. And it’s completely customizable with your favorite vegetables – we like to add Spanish Needles and Spiny Amaranth greens, so good! INGREDIENTS 2 (14-ounce) cans of coconut milk 2 cups water …

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Kahili Ginger Candy

INTRODUCTION This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the Kahili Ginger rhizome. The candied crunch and floral, earthy flavor are irresistible. Eat it alone, as a garnish, add it to a cocktail – get creative!  And know that people really like receiving this candied wild food as a gift. This recipe makes about …

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