Hawaiian cuisine is characterized by its fusion of flavors, blending traditional Hawaiian, Polynesian, and Asian influences. One of the most iconic dishes of Hawaiian cuisine is poke, a raw fish dish that is often seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and various herbs and spices. Additionally, Hawaiian cuisine is known for its use of locally sourced ingredients, such as seafood and tropical fruits. The traditional Hawaiian dish called “plate lunch” which is a combination of meat or fish and two scoops of rice and macaroni salad. The use of traditional cooking techniques like imu (underground oven) to cook Kalua pig and poke are also specialties of Hawaiian cuisine.