What Is Hawaiian Food? - Cooking in America

What does it mean to cook Hawaiian food? This season of Cooking in America, hosted by Hilo native and Top Chef contestant Sheldon Simeon, explores the culinary traditions of the islands, where a mix of transplants and influences and a culture of openness and sharing have created a natural fusion.
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[@WhatdoImakethis]

I love my culture. No matter Filipino,Asian,Hawaiian,Portuguese,Puerto Rico,etc…Our culture is strong!share many love and aloha! 🤙🏾 🌺 sheeehoooo!

[@justinv.9784]

who else love this guy?

[@Dragwolf2334]

I grew up in Honolulu then Hilo in my childhood. Like the food, the people were so nice and comforting 😊 My favorite Hawaiian food is poi with plums/Umeboshi 😋

[@thanhdinh3179]

I wish I came from Hawaii

[@KarlosRaver]

I didn't see spam

[@cpunching]

Love this guy. Can't wait to see more from him.

[@rainofwalrus]

...from the Marquesas Islands and defeated Tahiti in combat to control the islands and establish Kamehameha I's reign.

[@danielvho]

Fusion food that occurred organically.. interesting... thanks!

[@carlosvazquez2984]

Puerto Ricans stand with Hawaii. We are very similar

[@betawinner6273]

Bringing da local vibes

[@jerryakamuadams6399]

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[@alinashanellekroll4059]

Thank you for the video!! I don't know much about Hawaiian food, but it looks like an amazing mixture of many different cultures!

[@jasonbean7296]

every Hawaiian I have met has been kind and generous. they have much to teach us selfish mainlanders.

[@Savistohome]

Can't wait for more of Sheldon, he really seems like such a great guy. :)

[@chris2302]

I vacationed in Hawaii a few years ago and loved every second of it. It's such a beautiful place.

[@kibee1176]

So happy that local Hawaiian food is finally being represented! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@kekoajk05]

Chef Sheldon! Local legend right here.

[@anon4096]

"it might not be represented correctly"

[@livelovelaugh473]

Some of the dishes look delicious.

[@lipstick318]

Awesomeness!!!!!!!