Lau lau
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Lau lau is a Hawaiian dish consisting of taro leaves, salted butterfish, and either pork, beef, or chicken. The entire dish is wrapped in ti leaves and is usually steamed. Lau lau is a typical plate lunch dish and is usually served with a side of rice and macaroni salad.
In old Hawaii, lau lau was assembled by taking a few luau leaves and placing a few pieces of fish and pork in the center. The ends of the luau leaf are folded and wrapped again in ti leaf. When ready, all the lau lau is placed in an underground oven, called an imu. Hot rocks are placed on the dish and covered in banana leaves and buried again. A few hours later the lau lau is ready to eat.
