Polynesiansalad Recipes

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken, then rip into small pieces and set aside. Remove the meat and discard the carcass, then shred the meat into small pieces.
• Drain the canned pineapple, reserving the juice. Put the pineapple in a large bowl with the chicken meat, drained mandarin oranges, celery, carrots and grapes.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garam masala, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add a bit of the reserved pineapple juice to thin out until pourable.
• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken skin and macadamia nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and the skin is crispy.
• Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss well to coat.
• Line four plates with whole iceberg lettuce leaves, then mound some chicken salad in the center of each. Top each salad with chicken skin and macadamia nuts. Serve immediately.

POLYNESIAN PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Rub 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, pineapple, tomato paste, brown sugar, onion, green pepper, vinegar, ginger and remaining salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1-1/4 cups sauce; set aside., Pour remaining sauce over roast. Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.

POLYNESIAN SWEET AND SOUR FISH: L'A MOMONA A PAAKAI

Steps:

• Combine ginger, mirin, and soy sauce and marinate the fish for 30 minutes. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together batter ingredients.
• When preparing an order, drain and dredge fish cubes in seasoned flour. Coat fish with the batter and deep-fry until golden brown.
• In a bowl, gently toss one portion of fried fish with 4 ounces of hot sweet and sour sauce. Serve immediately on a warmed dinner plate.

POLYNESIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix peas, rice, shrimp, celery and green onion.
• Mix all the dressing ingredients together and mix well.
• When ready to serve pour over salad and add chow mein noodles.
• toss lightly.
• Both can be prepared day before.

POLYNESIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar & shake well to combine.

POLYNESIAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes; add snap peas and water chestnuts. Simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine cornstarch and pineapple juice until smooth; gradually add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

COPYCAT POLYNESIAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk Catalina dressing, honey, and vinegar together.