Okinawan recipes

Okinawan Shoyu pork slowly braised in sweet soy sauce mixture. It's melt-in-your-mouth tender, flavorful and just perfect over steamed rice or your favorite noodles.

Okinawan Shoyu Pork is the local Hawaii version of Okinawan dish called Rafute. It's basically braised pork belly! This dish is saucy, sweet (thanks to mirin and brown sugar) and savory (hello, soy sauce), and really good with a big bowl of rice.

Okinawan doughnut version that has a sweet and fluffy texture in the inside with a crunchy skin on the outside.. Usually eaten during Hawaii's Okinawan festivals or sometimes sold at a mom-and-pop shop.

An elegant and sweet desert with a vibrant purple middle to the pie.

Taco rice isn't supposed to be a fancy dish. It's just delicious. This is the most authentic method of making taco rice, just like it's made in Okinawa.

The Okinawan diet is one of the healthiest in the world. Here's what I've learned about food from living in Okinawa, beginning with the bento.

Everything on Okinawa Island from A to Z | Typical Okinawan dishes

How much do you know about Okinawan cuisine? 🥓 Largely independent from mainland Japanese cooking, Okinawa's history and the abundance of fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables has led to the creation of a unique (and very delicious) food tradition. 🍍 Find out more about Okinawan cuisine! 🏝

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Okinawan cuisine differs quite drastically. The following is our top ten list of foods to try in Okinawa, Japan - if you dare...