Sam Choy’s Ulu Cookbook: Hawaii’s Breadfruit Recipes

Chef Sam Choy had his first bite of ‘ulu as a child growing up in Lā‘ie, on O‘ahu’s North Shore, in a neighborhood where everyone had a breadfruit tree in their yard. Sam learned methods of preparing ‘ulu from both family and neighbors who originated from all over the Pacific, bringing to Hawai‘i their cherished traditions. This upbringing permeates his entire professional career. Sam Choy’s ‘Ulu Cookbook is a rare recipe collection devoted to a truly Hawaiian and Polynesian staple. The recipes are Sam’s own, from friends, and the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, who partnered in creating this book. Galyn Wong, who felt passionately about ‘ulu’s health values, pioneered with Sam the idea of an entire book devoted to what she considered was a wonder food. The book comes at an ideal time for home cooks now that the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative has helped to increase supply and make frozen, recipe-ready ‘ulu available throughout the islands and even by mail order. The recipes are both traditional and contemporary: ‘Ulu chips with a multitude of dips to accompany them. Salads that pair ‘ulu with other island favorites like hō‘i‘o (fern shoots). Soups made substantial and creamy through the magic of ‘ulu. Burgers, croquettes, and more—including a host of desserts. Watch Sam Choy on KHON2 Wake Up 2Day Listen to Sam Choy on Hawaii Public Radio Podcast (starting at the 32:15 minute mark) Recipes: PUPUS Bacon-Wrapped ‘Ulu Poppers ‘Ulu Hummus ‘Ulu and Kālua Pig Spring Rolls with Pineapple Dipping Sauce ‘Ulu-Carrot Hummus ‘Ulu Wontons Crab ‘Ulu Dip Hot ‘Ulu Dip ‘Ono ‘Ono ‘Ulu Dip ‘Ulu Fries with Bacon Dip ‘Ulu Chips ‘Ulu Spam Musubi ‘Ulu Musubi with Shiitake Rice ‘Ulu Sweet Potato Poke Simple ‘Ulu Poke with Cucumber SALADS ‘Ulu with ‘Ōpae Warm ‘Ulu Salad with Crab Chilled ‘Ulu Salad with Crab ‘Ulu “Artichoke” Salad Marinated ‘Ulu, Artichoke-Style ‘Ulu Hō‘i‘o Salad Chicken Salad with ‘Ulu Quinoa ‘Ulu Tabbouleh Salad ‘Ulu Quinoa Couscous Salad Korean ‘Ulu Tofu Salad Ramen Salad with Chicken & ‘Ulu ‘Ulu with Hearts of Palm ‘Ulu Shrimp Salad ‘Ulu Mac Salad Multicooker Bacon, Egg, & ‘Ulu Salad ‘Ulu Coleslaw ‘Ulu Croutons SOUPS Clam Miso Soup with ‘Ulu Cubes Portuguese Cabbage ‘Ulu Soup ‘Ulu, Crab, Corn, & Asparagus Soup Filipino-Style ‘Ulu Mahimahi Soup ‘Ulu Bisque ‘Ulu Watercress Soup ‘Ulu Leek Soup Portuguese Bean & ‘Ulu Soup ‘Ulu Chowder Cream of ‘Ulu & Avocado Soup ‘Ulu Vichyssoise MAIN DISHES ‘Ulu-Centric ‘Ulu Quesadillas ‘Ulu Tacos ‘Ulu Tostadas Easy ‘Ulu Lasagna ‘Ulu & Sweet Potato Onion Gratin Hawaiian ‘Ulu Gnocchi with Brown Butter ‘Ulu Scones Burgers Salmon ‘Ulu Sliders ‘Ulu & Tuna Burgers Turkey ‘Ulu Burgers ‘Ulu Bahn Mi Pork Burgers ‘Ulu & Black-Eyed Pea Burger Patties ‘Ulu Taro Burgers Beef & Pork ‘Ulu Corned Beef Hash Pipi Kaula ‘Ulu Hash ‘Ulu Empanadas Filipino Pork & Breadfruit Stew Best Beef Stew with ‘Ulu & Sweet Potatoes Golden ‘Ulu Grits & Braised Island Short Ribs Portuguese Sausage Casserole with ‘Ulu ‘Ulu-Stuffed Bitter Melon & Mushrooms Oven-Braised Pork Chops with Scalloped ‘Ulu ‘Ulu & Kālua Pork Croquette Mofongo de Pana ‘Ulu with Black Bean Spareribs ‘Ulu Breakfast Burritos Chicken Hibachi Miso Chicken with ‘Ul Hearty Chicken ‘Ulu Namasu ‘Ulu Chicken Meatball Kebobs Chicken Kiev with ‘Ulu & Herb Butter ‘Ulu & Chicken Lup Cheong Croquettes ‘Ulu & Chicken “Pizza” Multicooker ‘Ulu Chicken Curry ‘Ulu Chicken Curry Crispy ‘Ulu & Drummettes Seafood ‘Ulu ‘Ahi Poke Lettuce Wraps ‘Ulu Crab Cakes with Mac-Nut Pesto Coconut Fish & Chips Baked Mahimahi with ‘Ulu ‘Ulu & Tuna Casserole ‘Ulu Casserole Vegetarian Tempura ‘Ulu Savory ‘Ulu Bread Pudding Crispy ‘Ulu & Cauliflower Hawaiian-Style Curry ‘Ulu Taro Lū‘au Stew ‘Ulu with Tofu & Mushrooms Multicooker ‘Ulu-Tomatillo Tacos Kung Pao-Style ‘Ulu Easy ‘Ulu Vegetable Stir-Fry ‘Ulu Chili SIDES Baked ‘Ulu Tots Marmalade-Glazed ‘Ulu Poi ‘Ulu Baked ‘Ulu with Coconut Milk Multicooker ‘Ulu with Coconut Milk & Onion Fried ‘Ulu, Portuguese-Style Crispy Fried ‘Ulu Wedges Cajun Baked ‘Ulu Fries ‘Ulu Latkas Garlic Mashed ‘Ulu ‘Ulu Smashed with Corn ‘Ulu-Palakua Stuffing Roasted ‘Ulu with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce DESSERTS Candied ‘Ulu Sweet ‘Ulu Fritters Fried ‘Ulu Banana Cakes Sāmoan ‘Ulu Pudding South Pacific ‘Ulu Mango Banana Bread ‘Ulu & Mac Nut Banana Bread Sweet ‘Ulu Palau Cinnamon-Sugar ‘Ulu Bites Multicooker Vegan ‘Ulu-Banana Crème Caramel Sweet ‘Ulu Lumpia Sweet ‘Ulu Wontons ‘Ulu Bread Pudding with Haupia Sauce ‘Ulu Mango Squares with Macadamia Nut Cookie Crust ‘Ulu Squares with Haupia ‘Ulu Sour Cream Cake Sweet ‘Ulu Pie ‘Ulu Cheesecake ‘Ulu Coconut Mochi ‘Ulu Banana Custard ‘Ulu Custard in a Kabocha ‘Ulu Kulolo