Taken from our cook book "FOOD FOR THE BODY AND SOUL "
If there is one thing that local people have in common it is their love of food. Here in the islands one of our favorite traditions is to eat a "mixed plate." Mixed plate is as simple as it sounds: it is a variety of foods from various ethnic groups piled high. If you go away hungry from any local gathering it is because you didn't pile your plate high enough! Traditionally, local people prepare more than enough food to go around. If you are fortunate enough to be one of the last people to leave, you will take food home with you for another day! Local people also take their faith very seriously. We are a people of various faiths trying our best to love and respect one another. We do a pretty good job of seeing God in our neighbors and when we don't we have an auntie, an uncle or a friend to remind us of who and whose we are. On this page the people of West Kauai United Methodist Church want to share with you their recipes for Food, Body and Soul.
FOOD FOR THE SOUL:
ANTI-DEPRESSION KIT
An ERASER so you can make all your mistakes disappear. A PENNY so you will never have to say, "I'm broke." A MARBLE in case someone says, "you've lost all your marbles." A RUBBER BAND to stretch your- self beyond your limits. A STRING to tie things together when everything falls apart. A HUG and KISS toremind you that someone, somewhere cares about YOU!
(Dennis and Laura Haack)
RECIPE FOR A MIRACLE
1C. TENSION 2C. STRESS 1 TSP. OF GUILT
3/4 T. OF URGENCY A DASH OF "NO OTHER CHOICE" 3 HEAPING CUPS OF FAITH
2 HEAPING CUPS OF LIMITED TIME
Fold ingredients gently into a bowl. Mix vigorously and add a few tears. You'll sweat a little as you knead the dough. Pack firmly between your hopes and dreams and form into a perfect little ball. Sprinkle it with a little faith (I recommend Hebrews 11), rolling the ball in the flour until fully covered. Place it under a veil of belief and allow it to rise. Put it in an oven that has been pre-set at the perfect temperature for the heat of trials and tribulations. Allow it to brown under the warmth of God's love. Remove after due season and allow to cool in the confidence of His promise. Garnish with your praises. Arrange neatly on a platter of thankfulness and serve to friends, families and, oh yes, strangers....invite them too!
(Toni Torres)
FOOD FOR THE BODY:
NO BAKE PINEAPPLE PIE
2 ready made pie crusts 2 boxes vanilla instant pudding
1 16 oz. sour cream 1 lg. can crushed pineapple
Save juice from pineapple and mix together with ingredients as needed for consistency. Pour into crust and top with Cool Whip.
COCONUT CAKE
1 box yellow cake mix 1 box vanilla instant pudding 1/2 c. Crisco oil
4 eggs 5 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 can (12 oz.) coconut milk
Mix all ingredients except coconut milk. Beat until smooth. Let batter rest for 1 minute then mix in coconut milk. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.
(Pricilla Badua)
KOREAN BARBECUE SAUCE
1/2 c. sugar 2/3 c. shoyu (soy sauce) 3 T. sake (rice wine)
1/2 tsp. salt 1 T. grated ginger 1 clove garlic, grated
2 T. oil 2 T. sesame seeds 1 tsp ajinomoto (MSG) opt.
chopped green onions
Mix and use to marinate meats.
( Glenda Miyazaki)
SHOYU CHICKEN
2 1/2 lbs chicken 1/2 c. shoyu (soy sauce) 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. brown sugar 1 ginger root green onions, chopped
In a medium sauce pan, combine shoyu, water, brown sugar, and ginger. Add chicken. Cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Garnish with green onions. NOTE. Add shoyu and sugar to your liking.
(Florence Langaman)
