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"Thing in a Leaf"

Otherwise known as Lau Lau
(Rhymes with "how.")

 
1/2 lb. Butterfish, rinsed several times to remove salt
1/2 lb. Pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 tbsp. Hawaiian sea salt
8 Ti leaves (pronounced "tea")
1 pound taro leaves

Season fish, pork and chicken with sea salt. Place 2 Ti leaves in an X on a flat surface for each of the 4 servings. Place * of the fish, pork and chicken into the center of 3 or 4 taro leaves. Wrap securely with the taro leaves, then place each wrap on a set of Ti leaves. Tie the ends of the Ti leaves together with a piece of string. Place bundles in a large steamer and steam for 3 to 4 hours.

- 2002 Tour
Hawaii