Hawaiian Nachos Recipes

HAWAIIAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a nonstick skillet heat 1 T oil over medium-high heat.
• Add ham; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 T oil in the skillet.
• Add the onion and pepper;
• cook for 2-3 minutes or until just softened.
• Remove from heat and stir in the ham.
• In a bowl mix together the cheeses.
• Place half the tortilla chips in the bottom of a 9x9x2-inch baking pan or 1 and 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the ham mixture, half the tomatoes, and half the pineapple.
• Repeat layers, starting with the remaining tortilla chips.
• Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Serve at once.

CARIBBEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Bring oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer.
• Deep-fry the green plantains until crispy and bright yellow, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to absorb extra oil.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange the plantain chips on a large baking sheet. Top the plantain chips with the Pinto Beans, Pulled Pork and Red Chile Sauce. Add the cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped culantro and sriracha mayo. Serve.
• Pour 8 cups water in a saucepan and add the dry beans, salt, 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup bell peppers and 1 tablespoon sofrito. Bring to boil and cook over high heat, adding water as needed, until beans are soft, about 45 minutes.
• Add the oil to a separate saucepan, followed by the bacon, and then the pumpkin, tomato sauce, remaining 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup peppers and tablespoon sofrito. Bring to a boil and cook until all vegetables are cooked, about 5 minutes. Add the mixture to the beans and continue boiling for an additional 5 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Mix garlic, salt, pepper and garlic salt in a bowl, then add oil. Rub all over the pork butt. Place the pork in a deep pan and cover with a pan lid or foil. Roast until tender, 5 to 6 hours. (If still not tender after 6 hours, add 1/2 cup water to the pan, then cover the pan and roast an additional 30 minutes.) Shred the meat with tongs.
• Mix the chile puree, garlic, oregano, some salt and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce until sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.

CHEF JOHN'S HAWAIIAN-STYLE AHI POKE

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sliced onions, macadamia nuts, seaweed, pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
• Place cubed tuna into bowl. Pour in marinade and stir to distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Mix again.
• Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and teriyaki sauce. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce until chicken is evenly coated.
• Place half of the chips in an oven safe baking dish; cover with layers of half of the cheese, chicken, pineapple, and onion. Repeat layers.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Top with crumbled bacon, jalapeno slices, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

ISLANDER NACHOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine honey and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Brush onto both sides of tortillas; sprinkle tops with sugar mixture., Stack tortillas, top sides up; cut into sixths. Arrange wedges, sugared sides up, in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar until creamy. Beat in whipped topping until blended. Fold in pineapple. Arrange tortilla wedges on a large serving platter. Spoon cream cheese mixture over wedges. Top with bananas, coconut and nuts. Serve immediately.