While preparing for the 2011 Maui Onion Festival at Whalers Village in Kaanapali this weekend, I remembered my Maui Onion Summer Roll recipe from the 2004 Maui Onion Festival cooking demonstration. This year, my restaurant and Maui catering company are participating by serving my Maui Onion Shrimp Quiche (recipe here) from our booth at the festival. Come by to try it. And heres that Maui Onion Summer Roll Recipe:
| Maui Onion Summer Roll by Chef Christian Jorgensen of CJ’s Deli & Diner and Comfort Zone Maui Catering |
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| Maui Onion Chutney Ingredients: |
Serves 10 | ||
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3 Medium Size Onions |
1 Cup Maui Gold Pineapple 2 Pieces Star Anise 2 Oz. Chopped Cilantro ½ Cup Rice Vinegar ½ Cup Miran (Sweet Sake) |
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| To Taste: Salt / Pepper / Chili | |||
| Rolls Ingredients: |
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10 each Romaine Leaves |
2 Cups Bean Sprouts ½ Cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts 2 Cups Thai Sweet Chili |
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| Preparation: | |||
| 1. | In Heavy Sauce Pan, Saute Onions, Garlic and Chili in Oil until Golden Brown (Caramelized) (10 minutes). | ||
| 2. | Add Star Anise Mango and Pineapple – Stir for 2 minutes | ||
| 3. | Deglaze with Vinegar and Sake | ||
| 4. | Simmer for 10 minutes | ||
| 5. | Season with Salt and Pepper | ||
| 6. | Cool Down | ||
| 7. | Wet the Rice Paper with Water | ||
| 8. | Roll with 1 Scoop Chutney, Mint, Cucumber, Lettuce, Onion, and Sprouts. Sprinkle Nuts and Poor Chili Sauce Over. | ||
Hope to see you at the 2011 Maui Onion Festival! Use the comments section below to let us know what you think of this recipe. Or, subscribe to our blog for more recipes and Maui catering information.
