An imu is a traditional Hawaiian underground oven used for cooking, especially pua‘a (pig) for lū‘au celebrations. Each lūʻau day before the sun rises, the imu is prepared by our cultural practitioner. In the evening, the traditional unveiling of the imu and removal of the puaʻa happens at the Aloha Kai Lūʻau showcasing this important local tradition. How it works: ➡️ A pit is dug into the ground. ➡️ Rocks are heated with a fire until they are extremely hot. ➡️ Food (like whole pigs, fish, sweet
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Ever wonder how an imu (traditional underground oven) is prepared? Mafatu is on site every morning before the sun rises to prepare the lūʻau imu. Part of the Aloha Kai lūʻau demonstration shows guests the process of uncovering the imu and revealing the cooked pig or pua‘a underneath. Join us at Sea Life Park for more cultural activities before the lūʻau begins. Link in bio for our current holoday promotion. #undergroundoven #imu #culturalpractices #luau #oahuluau #sealifepark #hawaii | Sea Life
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💫 Kalua Pig is a true Hawaiian show-stopper ~ starting deep in our traditional imu at the Old Lahaina Lūʻau, it is slow-cooked and unearthed each evening with a centuries-old technique. From steaming banana leaves to that first pull of tender, smoky pork… this is the flavor that carries from our lū’au imu straight to our signature dishes. A true taste of Hawai‘i, the way it’s been done for generations.” 🌴🐖🔥 Join us next door for an evening immersed in Hawaiian culture at the Old Lahaina Luau
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🔥 Traditional Hawaiian Cooking Method: The Imu🌺 An imu is an underground oven used for centuries by Native Hawaiians to cook large feasts—especially during lūʻau celebrations and significant gatherings. 🌿🔥 Food like kalua pig, fish, taro, and sweet potatoes is placed over hot lava rocks, wrapped in banana or ti leaves, then covered with soil to trap the heat. This slow cooking method infuses a rich smoky flavor and symbolizes community, patience, and respect for tradition. 🍴🌋 Passed down t
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🔥 Discover the Ancient Art of Imu Cooking! 🌺🔥 At Aloha Kai Luau, watch as a kalua pig is slow-cooked in a traditional Hawaiian imu—an underground oven using hot stones and banana leaves. A true taste of Hawaii’s past! 🍖✨ 📽️: @alohakailuau #hawaii #travel #100Hawaii #culture #Imu #traditional | 100% Hawaii
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Imu- a traditional Hawaiian underground oven. Habilitat uses the traditional method for cooking Kalua Pig, the staple of any authentic Luau. Like everything we do, Habilitat does it BIG! Here is how we cook 2500 pounds of pork from start to finish! Habilitat's Luau, Auction and Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Kualoa Ranch on Windward Oahu. Tickets still available. Call 235-3691. | Habilitat Hawaii
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