CARNIVORE 3 Brazilian-Inspired LauLau Flora Kamimura Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Photos by Iain Harrison Traditionally, Hawaiian laulau is made with pork and butterfish, wrapped in luau leaf and ti leaves. While it’s simple and delicious just the way it is, as I started to explore the tropical flavors of the island, a lot of elements reminded me of Brazilian flavors. That’s how I came up with this recipe, returning to flavors from my childhood and mixing with this beautiful and unique Hawaiian cuisine. Read the full profile on Chef Flora Kamimura elsewhere in this issue. Ingredients: Wild pork butt or shoulder Freshly caught fish (the fattier the better) Taro/luau leaf Ti leaf Sea salt Breadfruit (ulu) Lemongrass Yuzu lime leaf Directions: Open a taro leaf and place in the center: a slice of pork, fish, ulu, and lime leaf. Season lightly with sea salt. Wrap carefully as a package, and then wrap it again on a ti leaf (banana leaf can be used too). Use a natural fiber string to hold the package tightly. Place on the steamer, without overlapping each other. Add lemongrass to the steaming water and cook for four hours. Sauce: Sauté onions, garlic, and celery in a pan with coconut oil. Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Let it cook till soft. Finish with coconut milk and blend in a food processor till it’s a smooth sauce. Farofa (Brazilian cassava flour): Roast thinly chopped peanuts and cashew in a pan. Add the raw cassava flour and stir till a light brown color, about 20 minutes in medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve: To serve the laulau, remove the ti leaf and toss. Serve it with the taro leaf. Cover with sauce and farofa. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
