Sweet & Salty Bliss: Homemade Li Hing Mui Lollipops I remember summers in Honolulu like they were yesterday. The vibrant colors of the shave ice trucks, the scent of plumeria in the air, and, of course, the unmistakable tangy-sweet-salty flavor of li hing mui everything. From dried plums to gummy bears, that distinct taste was … Read more
Sam Choy’s Li Hing Mui Margarita: A Taste of the Islands My first taste of li hing mui wasn’t in a cocktail, but as a kid sneaking into my grandmother’s pantry in Honolulu. I remember the small, crinkled plums, dusted with that intriguing red powder – sweet, salty, and slightly sour all at once. It … Read more
Ahi Steak With Li Hing Mui Butter: A Taste of Aloha The first time I tasted li hing mui was at a roadside shave ice stand on Oahu. The tart, salty, slightly sweet powder, sprinkled generously over the icy treat, was an explosion of flavor unlike anything I’d experienced. It instantly transported me to sun-drenched … Read more