Replicate Squid Flavor Without Squid (Vegan Lūʻau)

Learn how to make Vegan Hawaiian Lū'au — a plant-based take on the classic Hawaiian taro leaf stew, built with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and a creamy coconut-nori broth. Taro leaves are tough to find outside of Hawaii, so this version swaps in spinach for that same silky texture, along with diced taro or purple sweet potato. Simmered with coconut milk and dashi until thick, then served over rice with scallions, chili crisp, and pickled onion. 'Ono af. Want more recipes like this? The full 'Ono Roots cookbook has the complete written recipes, ratios, and techniques behind the traveling pop-up series. https://www.chefbryankennedy.com/cook... Follow along for more Hawaiian plant-based cooking: Instagram: @veganchefbryan TikTok: @veganchefbryan Website: chefbryankennedy.com