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Lau Lau

Tender pork and butterfish wrapped in taro leaves and steamed until silky. A Hawaiian classic that's comfort food at its finest.

Total time
75 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
42g
Lau Lau
hawaiianporksteamedcomfort foodtraditional

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse taro leaves thoroughly under cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Pat taro leaves dry with paper towels.

  3. Step 3

    Trim taro leaf stems, leaving the tender leaf portion intact.

  4. Step 4

    Pat pork cubes dry with paper towels.

  5. Step 5

    Pat butterfish pieces dry with paper towels.

  6. Step 6

    Lay one taro leaf flat on a clean work surface.

  7. Step 7

    Place one pork cube and one butterfish piece in the center.

  8. Step 8

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pork and fish.

  9. Step 9

    Fold taro leaf edges toward center to wrap tightly.

  10. Step 10

    Place wrapped bundle seam-side down in a second taro leaf.

  11. Step 11

    Fold outer leaf edges toward center to create a package.

  12. Step 12

    Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 bundles total.

  13. Step 13

    Pour 6 cups water into a large pot and bring to a boil.

  14. Step 14

    Place a steamer insert or metal rack inside the pot.

  15. Step 15

    Arrange lau lau bundles seam-side down on the steamer.

  16. Step 16

    Cover pot with a tight-fitting lid.

  17. Step 17

    Steam for 45 minutes until pork is very tender.

  18. Step 18

    Remove lau lau bundles from steamer with tongs.

  19. Step 19

    Place on a serving platter and serve warm immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot with lid
  • Steamer insert or metal rack
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs
  • Serving platter

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