The Hanamaulu Cafe, a local icon on Kaua’i, closed in 2014, after being in business for more than 80 years. But its famed fried ginger chicken lives on. The Internet has several versions of Hanamaulu Cafe chicken, but this recipe is the one that was passed on to me when I got married. As happens with passed down recipes, it’s pretty bare bones. It’s not fancy, but it’s my favorite protein to include in plate lunch, with a big scoop of mac salad and 2 scoops rice. I’m sharing this recipe today to celebrate the release of Christina Lauren’s The Unhoneymooners (review). An enemies-to-lovers rom-com that takes place partly on Maui, Olive and Ethan mostly stay on the touristy side of a Hawaiian vacation. I felt like it was important to share something that’s part of the real Hawaii. And, really, it was a good excuse to have Hanamaulu Cafe Chicken and buy myself some chocolate covered mac nuts. If you get a hankering for plate lunch while on the south end of Kauai, Mark’s Place in Lihue/is our go-to for a top notch one.
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