Post #808732 by MadDogMike on Wed, Apr 5, 2023 4:23 PM

Hawaiian Smashburgers, Mermaid Hot Tots, and Tropical Fruits Foster.

Hawaiian Smashburgers – Seasoning McCormick Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken, one packet to 1 ½ lbs ground pork. Mix and marinate several hours, roll in 4-6 ounce balls. Place on a hot griddle, smash down with a burger press, top with a splash of soy sauce and a small pat of butter. Flip and cook the other side. Place on a King’s Hawaiian Bun, top with a grilled pineapple ring. Add leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, teriyaki, Siracha aioli, and/or avocado as desired.
Mermaid Hot Tots inspired by Golden Tiki Las Vegas – Tater Tots topped with Sriracha Aoli, sesame seeds, chopped green onion, Char Siu Spam bits (below)
Char Siu Spam Bits. Chop a can into quarter inch cubes, toss with Chinese 5 Spice, powdered garlic and powdered ginger. If Char Siu Sauce is not available, make a sauce with honey, more Chinese 5 spice and red food coloring (optional). Fry Spam bit in a little oil until crispy. Drain and put back in pan over medium heat. Add sauce to pan and stir until the honey forms a glaze.
Tropical Fruits Foster. Pineapple, mango, coconut, bananas, macadamia nuts, and passion fruit pulp. Sauted with butter, heavily dosed with rum, and served over vanilla ice cream. Traditionally, Bananas Foster has a brown sugar caramel sauce but I figured it was sweet enough without it.