lomi-lomi salmon
Meaning: salted salmon tomato and onion salad
Usage: Lomi-lomi salmon is a classic Hawaiian dish, a refreshing salad of salted salmon, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes other ingredients. It's a staple at luaus and family gatherings.
"Da lū'au get lomi-lomi salmon"
"Lomi-lomi salmon is always good at da lu'au."
"You bring da lomi-lomi salmon, I'll bring da poi."
Origin: This dish is a fusion of Hawaiian and immigrant culinary traditions, reflecting the diverse cultural influences in the islands.
What does "lomi-lomi salmon" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"lomi-lomi salmon" means "salted salmon tomato and onion salad" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Lomi-lomi salmon is a classic Hawaiian dish, a refreshing salad of salted salmon, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes other ingredients. It's a staple at luaus and family gatherings..
How do you pronounce "lomi-lomi salmon"?
"lomi-lomi salmon" is pronounced "LO-mee LO-mee SAM-un". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "lomi-lomi salmon" in a sentence?
Example: "Da lū'au get lomi-lomi salmon"
lomi salmon
salted salmon side dish with tomatoes and onions, traditional Hawaiian luau side dish
moi
Pacific threadfin fish, royal fish
'opihi
type of limpet, Hawaiian limpet, limpet (shellfish)
a'u
marlin, blue marlin
aku
skipjack tuna
i'a
fish
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