Uncle Paul (Arau) and Aunty Helen Hirata with daughter Lynda, husband Wallace and sons Kekai, Kealoha and Wallace, Jr.

My Uncle Arao and Aunty Helen had 5 girls and lived in this pole style house with a broad view of the ocean. I used to sit as close to the far wall as possible because I thought if we all stood by the window the house would fall over!
These are tried and true family recipes from Aunty Helen and her daughters.

. - Aloha, Audrey

Aunty Helen’s Clam Lomi

1 can seasoned baby clams
5 or 6 stems watercress, chopped 1 inch long
2 stalks green onion, chopped

Mix all ingredients together, including the clam juice. Refrigerate.
Optional: sprinkle with shiofuki konbu.

Aunty Helen’s Crabmeat Pupu

Imitation crab meat sticks
Aji-tsuke Nori
Chiso Leaves (beefsteak leaves)

Wrap crab sticks with chiso leaves. Then wrap it with the nori and deep fry.

ENJOY!