Chicken hekka

Chicken hekka is a popular dish in Hawai’i. Tender chicken stir fried with delicious vegetables tossed with noodles in a slightly sweet yet salty sauce. The ultimate comfort food.

Credit: Rachel Cook - Half Acre House Credit: Rachel Cook - Half Acre HouseHekka is an old-fashioned dish youll often see at church potlucks and social events. I even know an uncle or two who dont consider a gathering official unless someone brings hekka.Most food scholars described hekka as a local take on Japanese sukiyaki, but being local, theres probably some Chinese influence in there as well. Somewhere between a braise and a stir-fry, hekka is an ideal clean out the fridge meal because…

Chicken Hekka is Hawaii's version of Japanese sukiyaki! It's a mix of the good things: chicken, mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and noodles, simmered in a savory broth. It's a flexible recipe, add or substitute any vegetables you have on hand.

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Chef Sheldon Simeon prepared some amazing dishes for our 2014 Holiday Test Kitchen, including this chicken hekka recipe.

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Chicken hekka is a great and simple dish. It is made with rice noodles instead of flour noodles. It also has vegetables and different sauces. You can make these delicious noodles for dinner in just half an hour.

Chicken Tofu is a popular local Hawaii dish that we often prepare at home for a simple lunch or dinner. Easy to make and so satisfying. Enjoy with a big bowl of rice ^_^

I'm guessing that not too many folks here on the mainland have heard of Chicken Hekka...... So what is Chicken Hekka? Well, most folks I know, and my Mom called it "Chicken Sukiyaki", though I thought it was a bit...

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