Credit: Rachel Cook - Half Acre House Credit: Rachel Cook - Half Acre HouseHekka is an old-fashioned dish youll often see at church potlucks and social events. I even know an uncle or two who dont consider a gathering official unless someone brings hekka.Most food scholars described hekka as a local take on Japanese sukiyaki, but being local, theres probably some Chinese influence in there as well. Somewhere between a braise and a stir-fry, hekka is an ideal clean out the fridge meal because…

Chef Sheldon Simeon prepared some amazing dishes for our 2014 Holiday Test Kitchen, including this chicken hekka recipe.

Chicken Hekka is Hawaii's version of Japanese sukiyaki! It's a mix of the good things: chicken, mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and noodles, simmered in a savory broth. It's a flexible recipe, add or substitute any vegetables you have on hand.

Chicken hekka is a popular dish in Hawai’i. Tender chicken stir fried with delicious vegetables tossed with noodles in a slightly sweet yet salty sauce. The ultimate comfort food.

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When most people think of their grandmother’s cooking, I can almost guarantee that this is not the dish they think of, unless they too have a Japanese grandmother from Hawaii. But it’s the first one I think of when I remember my childhood afternoons at grandma’s house in Hawaii. I was lucky to have my …

Chicken Hekka by Chef Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof - Born in Hilo, Chef Sheldon Simeon acquired his love for cooking from his parents. His path led from Hilo High to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific onto an internship at Walt Disney World. Upon returning to Hawaii, Simeon attended Maui Culinary Academy. After achieving the title “Fan Favorite” in the award-winning series Top Chef, Sheldon opened is casual eatery in Kahului Maui. We are overjoyed to have had Chef Simeon in our kitchen.

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Chicken Tofu is a popular local Hawaii dish that we often prepare at home for a simple lunch or dinner. Easy to make and so satisfying. Enjoy with a big bowl of rice ^_^

Chicken Hekka — Kau Kau Chronicles