What’s a Hawaiian Haystack?

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Hawaiian haystack is a chicken dish with vegetables, chow mein noodles, pineapple, and coconut, known as a chicken sundae. It is easy to prepare, takes 15 minutes, and is often enjoyed as a quick family meal. It can be made with turkey and topped with vegetables, cheese, and pineapple.

A Hawaiian haystack is a chicken dish with several layers of vegetables, chow mein noodles, pineapple and coconut. The dish is also known as a chicken sundae due to its appearance. Greens, cheese, and other toppings are piled on top of the chicken the same way syrup and candy are piled on top of a scoop of ice cream. Hawaiian Haystack originated outside of the tropical state, but is known for incorporating classic Hawaiian flavors.

Bite-sized pieces of cooked chicken form the basis of a Hawaiian haystack. The dish is considered convenient and easy to prepare. It is often enjoyed as a quick family meal in the United States. Some parents prepare it for their kids to eat during a school lunch.

The cooked chicken pieces are placed in a gravy made from chicken broth and broth. A haystack Hawaiian takes about 15 minutes to prepare, making it the best convenience cuisine. Chow mein noodles add to the texture of the dish and pay homage to Hawaii’s inclusion in Asian culture. Cooked rice is also placed around the base of a Hawaiian haystack, giving it a good mix of nutritional food sources.

In addition to chicken, some choose to prepare the dish with turkey. Due to the relative similarity in taste between the two meats, there is only a slight difference noticeable. One of the highlights of the Hawaiian Haystack is the amount of vegetables found on top of the dish’s chicken and rice base. Water chestnuts, green peppers, tomatoes, onion and celery are some of the more popular seasoning choices for chicken sundae.

In addition to a healthy amount of veggies, melted cheddar cheese can also be drizzled over the chicken base. Some versions of the dish forgo the cheese to cater for those who are lactose intolerant or to reduce the fat and calorie content. Pineapple and coconut are used around the base and as a side dish, giving the dish its island flavor. In fact, the pineapple and coconut ingredients give Hawaiian Haystack its notoriety.

Pineapple and coconut are some of the state’s signature crops, which are often used at luau cookouts and served with other meat dishes, such as fish and pork. Some versions of the chicken cup include almonds and allspice. Those who choose to indulge in the chicken sundae also add additional servings of broth to their liking.




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