Hawaiian Plate Lunch

Name: Hawaiian Plate Lunch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs kalua pork (rotisserie or cooked pulled pork); 4 cups white rice (cooked); 12 oz elbow macaroni; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; to taste salt and black pepper; 2 cups fresh pineapple (sliced); 4 tbsp green onions, chopped

The iconic plate lunch with kalua pork, white rice, creamy macaroni salad, and fresh pineapple. A local favorite that captures the spirit of Hawaiian comfort food.

50 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs kalua pork (rotisserie or cooked pulled pork)
4 cups white rice (cooked)
12 oz elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
to taste salt and black pepper
2 cups fresh pineapple (sliced)
4 tbsp green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Cook 12 oz elbow macaroni according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and to taste salt and black pepper.
3

Add the cooled pasta to the dressing and toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
4

Divide 4 cups white rice (cooked) among four plates, creating a bed for each serving.
5

Top each plate with a portion of 1.5 lbs kalua pork (rotisserie or cooked pulled pork).
6

Add a generous scoop of macaroni salad next to the pork.
7

Arrange 2 cups fresh pineapple (sliced) slices on the plate.
8

Garnish with 4 tbsp chopped green onions and serve.

Questions

Can I make Hawaiian Plate Lunch gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 12 oz elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Hawaiian Plate Lunch keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Hawaiian Plate Lunch?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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