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CWhef Takemura Returns With An ‘Ono Favorite
e are happy to and attention to detail. Chef have executive Takemura is often catering chef and founder events at this season’s loca-
of Bamboo Catering Jason tion sponsor, Ka Laʻi Alo-
KALUA PIG AND KIM CHEE FRIED RICE
Ingredients: Directions:
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce • 1 tablespoon cooking oil Combine first four ingredients and
Takemura back in the kitchen with us this week.
ha Estate, so he was right at home on set with us.
• 2 teaspoons shoyu
• 1-2 teaspoons sambal (garlic chili paste)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 4 cups day old rice
• 1/2 cup onion, medium dice • 3/4 cup kalua pig
• 1/2 cup kim chee, chopped • 1/2 cup edamame, shelled • 1/2 cup green onion
mix. Add rice to a gallon Ziploc bag. Add sauce to the bag and mix
well, breaking up any clumps.
On medium-high heat, add oil and onions to pan, then sauté till
translucent.
Add kalua pig, cook for 1 minute,
then add the rice. Cook while mixing well.
After rice is cooked, fold in kim chee, edamame and green onion.
(Above) The author with chef Jason Takemura, who serves up Kalua Pig and Kim Chee Fried Rice this week.
Chef Takemura was for- merly part owner of Hukilau Honolulu and The Pagoda Floating Restaurant, where he was responsible for oversee- ing the entire food and bev- erage operations including its three banquet rooms and full-service restaurant. Prior to that, he served as executive chef at Chai’s Island Bistro for four years before branch- ing out on new pursuits.
Here, he shares his recipe for Kalua Pig and Kim Chee Fried Rice.
PHOTOS BY RUBEN CARILLO AND RYAN SAKAMOTO
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