lomi salmon
Meaning: salted salmon side dish with tomatoes and onions
Usage: A classic Hawaiian side dish made with diced salted salmon, ripe crushed tomatoes, sweet Maui onions, and crushed ice.
"No forget da lomi salmon for da luau plate."
"Lomi salmon taste so ono wit poi and kalua pork."
Origin: Hawaiian (lomi = massage or mix by hand)
What does "lomi salmon" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"lomi salmon" means "salted salmon side dish with tomatoes and onions" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A classic Hawaiian side dish made with diced salted salmon, ripe crushed tomatoes, sweet Maui onions, and crushed ice..
How do you pronounce "lomi salmon"?
"lomi salmon" is pronounced "LOH-mee SAH-mun". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "lomi salmon" in a sentence?
Example: "No forget da lomi salmon for da luau plate."
lomi-lomi salmon
salted salmon tomato and onion salad, Hawaiian salmon salad
kalua pig
pork slow-cooked in an underground oven, smoky shredded pork
loco moco
local rice dish with hamburger patty, egg, and gravy, Hawaiian comfort food dish
pork hash
steamed pork dumpling, local dim sum dumpling, siu mai
squid luau
octopus or squid simmered in taro leaves and coconut milk, traditional Hawaiian stew
'ahi
yellowfin tuna
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