Pineapple is one Hawaiian food that can be incorporated into kids' luaus.
While luaus were created in Hawaii, the traditional feast can offer a unique theme for children's parties anywhere in the world. There are plenty of Hawaiian foods to incorporate into these festivities. They may have already had some of these foods, such as pineapple, while other dishes such as poi might be a new culinary experience for youngsters.
Fruit
Fruit is ripe all around Hawaii and can bring a tropical feel to a luau. The pineapple is one fruit that's synonymous with Hawaii because it is one of the state's top crops. The locals call it "halakahiki," which means "foreign fruit" because it originated in Brazil or Paraguay. At your luau, consider cutting a ripe pineapple into spears or stick cubes of it on a kabob along with other fruits such as watermelon and guava. Children will love these easy-to-eat and delicious finger foods.
Meat
No Hawaiian luau would be complete without some of the state's traditional meat dishes. Many Hawaiian luaus prepare a roast pork called kalua pua'a in an underground steam oven. While you probably won't be able to cook an entire pig, you can incorporate a kalua pua'a by roasting some slices of pork on a barbecue and seasoning it with sea salt and green onions. Pipi kaula, which means "beef rope," is another meat option for your luau that kids can enjoy. This Hawaiian dish is prepared in long strips that are easy to eat by hand.
Side Dishes
The Hawaiians incorporate a few side dishes into most luaus, including their traditional poi dish. This starchy food is made by boiling a taro root mixed with water to create a smooth paste that can be eaten with sugar or soy sauce. Kids should have fun trying this dish that they've probably never tasted. However, not all children like trying new things, so have a few bags of pretzels or extra fruit nearby to make sure everyone gets enough food to eat.
Desserts
Satisfy every youngster's sweet tooth by incorporating desserts into your luau. Hawaiians often eat coconut cake, which you can probably purchase from a local bakery. Also, try chocolate macadamia nut cake or guava cake. Make pineapple-flavored or any other fruit-flavored ice cream. If you and the children are feeling like trying something new, serve some haupia, which is a sweet custard cube made from coconut cream.
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