Hawaiian Desserts

Creme Mochi

Pickle Mango

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 green mangoes, peeled, pitted and cut into bite-size chunks
3 tablespoons minced fresh chile 1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups fresh orange juice
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano
Salt and fresh black pepper

Heat olive oil in saute pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add red bell pepper and mangoes and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Add chile and garlic; cook, still stirring, for 1 more minute. Add orange juice and vinegar. Bring to boil, reduce heat o medium low, then simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add oregano, salt and pepper. Mix. Cool. Makes about 5 cups.

Microwave Mochi

2 cups mochiko (sweet rice flour)
2-1/3 cups sugar
2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons flavored extract, such as cinnamon or lemon (see note)
3 or 4 drops food coloring
Katakuriko (potato starch flour) to coat mochi
Combine all ingredients except katakuriko; mix well. Pour mixture into 3-quart microwaveable pan, sprayed with Pam for 5 seconds. Cover and microwave 10 to 12 minutes, or until mochi has a dry surface and transparent appearance.

Remove cover and tilt container to drain excess liquid formed by steam. Use paper towel to absorb as much liquid as possible; otherwise, liquid will harden katakuriko.

Turn cooked mochi onto a large platter or a wood cutting board dusted well with katakuriko. Dust mochi with more katakuriko.
Use a nonserrated plastic knife (those from McDonald's work well) to cut mochi into bite-size pieces. Coat all sides with katakuriko. Makes 40 pieces.

Cool mochi completely and store in a loose-lidded container for 2 or 3 days in warm weather, and up to 5 days in cool weather. Or freeze in an airtight container.

Note: For pina colada-flavored mochi, add 1 teaspoon EACH coconut and pineapple extracts.

Cooking times may vary with differing cookware and microwave ovens.

Three State Macadamia Nut Supreme

CRUST:
1 1/2 Blocks Margarine
3 T. Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Flour
1/2 Cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts
A Dash Of Cinnamon

MIDDLE LAYER:
 
1 Cup Boiling Water
1 Box (3 oz.) Lemon Gelatin
1 Pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 Container (4 oz) Whipped Cream Topping

TOP LAYER:
1 Box (6 oz) Flavored Gelatin
3 1/2 Cups Boiling Water
1/4 Cup Cold Water
1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin

This recipe requires 15 challenging steps
(Crust)

1) Cream Margarine And Sugar.
2) Add Remaining Ingredients And Mix Until Blended.
3) Gently Press Into Ungreased 9x13 Baking Pan.
4) Bake For 20 To 25 Minutes Until Golden Brown.
5) Set Aside Until The Crust Cools.

(Middle layer)
1) Dissolve Lemon Gelatin In Boiling Water And Refrigerate Until Cool.
2) Combine Cream Cheese And Sugar.
3) Add Combined Cream Cheese And Sugar To Cool Lemon Gelatin And Whipped Cream Topping.
4) Pour Mixture Onto Cooled Crust.
5) Chilled Until Firm. (Approx. Two Hours)

(Top layer)
1) Dissolve Flavored Gelatin Into Boiling Water.
2) Sprinkle Unflavored Gelatin In Cold Water.
3) Combine Everything Together.
4) Put In Refrigerator Until Cool.
5) Pour Over Middle Layer And Chill Until Firm.
This recipe yields 24 to 36 pieces.

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