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| The Catamaran: Lanai Pineapple Boat |
My
favorite meal to eat is a fresh fruit platter, so having a Catamaran aka
pineapple boat fits right into my idea of the perfect lunch. It has been years since
I had my first "Catamaran - Lanai Pineapple Boat".
While
on holiday in Honolulu, Hawaii we were staying at the Ilikai Hotel, and it was
at one of their restaurants I discovered this fruity delight. We ate our lunch sitting outside on Yacht
Harbor while enjoying great food with a spectacular view.
Although
there are many versions of this pineapple boat, I cannot replicate the taste of
the first one with the fresh fruit from the island of Lanai. If you like a variety of fruits or want to
dress up a table for a party, you'll see that
this combination works great and is easy to make.
When we returned home from our trip I made this for my entire family. Why not make this for friends and family on National Hawaii Day, which is usually celebrated on July 5th!
Prep Time: one hour
Yields: 2 (if using one pineapple)
Equipment Needed: None
Kitchen Supplies: sharp
knife, utensils, serving plate
Preparing the Pineapple Boat
Cut and "gutted." Use the
halves of the pineapple for the salad bowl. Be sure the pineapple is ripe.
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| A pineapple is ripe when a leaf comes out easily when pulled from the top. You can see more at: When is it ripe? Pineapples. |
A quick twist, that's all it takes.
FYI: Pineapples ripen from the bottom up!
To get your pineapple to ripen quicker, twist off the top and turn it upside down. Let it rest on the counter for a few days until the outside is a golden brown.
If you do not want to serve it with
the top on, lay the pineapple on its side and twist the foliage clockwise. It
will come off easily if it is ripe. Then have some fun and plant the top to
grow your own pineapple. I did and had my plant for years.
How to Cut Your Boat
Step 1: Cut the pineapple in
half and run a knife around the edges.
Step 2: Cut out the fruit on both sides of the core first.
Then cut out the middle in
small sections.
Step 3" Make it "boat" like by cutting away the rest of the fruit.
Chop
fruit into cubes for salad.
Ingredients:
Cut fruit into cubes. Add desired
amounts of each to fit your taste. Enjoy
this combination for your salad boat.
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| Select the fruit for your perfect Catamaran Boat! |
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Pineapple
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Blueberries
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Banana
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Tangerine
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Watermelon
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Cantaloupe
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Strawberries
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Passion
Fruit
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Kiwi
(optional)
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Mango
(optional)
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Star
Fruit (optional)
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Papaya
(optional)
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cup Shredded Coconut
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1 Cherry
Serve
with:
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cup Cottage Cheese
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Sherbet Ice Cream (or Yogurt)
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Granola
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Walnuts
or Pecans
Fruity
Sauce for Your Salad
1
cup mashed strawberries
1
cup plain yogurt
2
tablespoons honey
1
tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2
teaspoons grated lime peel
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
Meat eaters can add diced chicken, turkey, pork, ham or beef.
More of my salad ideas.
Hawaii Trivia
Meat eaters can add diced chicken, turkey, pork, ham or beef.
More of my salad ideas.
Enjoy!
Hawaii Trivia
The Ilikai Hotel
~ where I had my first Catamaran. - Jack Lord on Ilikai Hotel Rooftop
Shooting Hawaii Five-O
We learned while staying at the Ilikai that the series opening
for Hawaii Five-O was filmed from the roof of the hotel. Now we know where Jack
was standing when we see him in the introduction part of the program.
You can see it in this clip at 17 seconds where J ack Lord filmed on the Ilikai Hotel rooftop for the TV series Hawaii Five-O. What fun!
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Notes: Recipe is vegetarian the way I eat and not
necessarily that of other vegetarians or vegans.
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