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.

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What is Hawaiian Plate Lunch?

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. This reference files it under Hawaiian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Hawaiian Plate Lunch gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Hawaiian Plate Lunch 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.

Does Hawaiian Plate Lunch contain eggs?

Yes: 1 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Hawaiian Plate Lunch?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 620 calories, with 28 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 1100 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Hawaiian Plate Lunch?

Refrigerate what is left of Hawaiian Plate Lunch within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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