KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii public school students got to experience a fun twist on a local favorite, poke bowls.
Tofu poke was offered to cafeterias statewide and featured tofu mixed with green onions and onions, tossed in a Hawaiian-style sauce of shoyu, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
Students at Kailua Elementary were intrigued by the new plant-based dish and its familiar local flavors.
The Department is updating its menu in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College and the Culinary Institute of America, focusing on incorporating Hawaii-grown ingredients into new, locally inspired dishes…