Tag: wild edible foods hawaii

Java Plum Gelatin with Walnuts

INTRODUCTION This flavor combination of Java Plum and walnuts is delicious and comes from Chef Samantha Schaberg. Check out her work here :: https://www.instagram.com/beurrenoisette.maui/ INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup Java Plum juice 1 cup of a natural juice; something like sweetened cherry or pomegranate 1/4 cup boiling water 1 Tablespoon of gelatin 1/2 cup crushed walnuts STEP 1 Make …

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Sunrise Mimosa

INTRODUCTION Mimosa’s with a wild twist! No need for a fancy champagne, but some kind of sparkling white wine on the dry side is nice since there’s sweetness from the orange juice and java plum syrup. INGREDIENTS java plum syrupchampagne or dry sparkling white wine orange juice; fresh is best butterfly ginger flower garnish STEP …

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Java Plum & Natal Plum Sauce

INTRODUCTION We made this sweet and tart sauce as an alternative to cranberry sauce for our traditional Thanksgiving meal. Cranberries don’t grow here, but there are natal plums everywhere – you’ve probably seen these egg-shaped red fruits on hedgerows in parking lots and alongside roads. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Java Plum fruits, seeded 2 cups natal …

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Dehydrated Java Plums

INTRODUCTION Dried Java Plums are one of our favorite snacks!  Wonderful on their own, they’re also delicious added to recipes when seed is removed. INGREDIENTS Java Plums STEP 1 Wash and dry the Java Plums. STEP 2 Spread them in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. STEP 3 Start the dehydrator. Put it on …

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Java Plum Jelly

INTRODUCTION The sweetness of this jelly perfectly pairs with the natural tartness of Java Plum. Amazing on toast, PB&J, with ice cream, added to savory sauces and glazes…so many possibilities! INGREDIENTS 3 and 1/2 cups of Java Plum Juice 1/3 packet of reduced-sugar recipe pectin 1 cup sugar clean and sterilized jars, with lids STEP 1 …

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Java Plum Posset

INTRODUCTION Java Plum’s color and sweet-tart taste shines in this vibrant, beautiful dessert. Treat yourself to this cold, refreshing burst of color after a fulfilling day foraging wild ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/8 cup Java Plum Juice 1 & 1/8 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 sheet gelatin, soaked in ice water small …

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Java Plum Vinaigrette

INTRODUCTION The sweet-tart juice of Java Plums adds nutrition and depth to this vinaigrette. Try it on salads or as a marinade. INGREDIENTS 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup Java Plum juice 1 Tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove STEP 1 Make Java Plum juice. Place Java Plums into …

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Haole koa (Leucaena leucocephala)

Haole Koa is native to southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is an aggressive colonizer and nearly everyone living in Hawaiʻi has Haole Koa growing nearby, as well as many people living in tropical and subtropical locations around the globe. Leucaena leucocephala is its scientific name, and it is also known as …

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