Surprise Lorna!! Thanks for teaching me about Kauai flying saucers. Today, coworker Michele brought all the fixings to make her version of this treat. It was a hit!
Flying saucer photo taken by John Hyun.
Here's Michele's recipe. She said that you can also add brown sugar to taste if you like.
K, I wasn't gonna post these pictures 'cause I just look so ridiculous, but because Michele asked about um here they are.
I was wondering why I was having such a hard time at first. This is why. Aiyaiyai.
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Hey, where's your pics with the hair net and gloves?
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Ok, ok . . . I'll put it in, Mich.
That looks so ONO!!!!! Real local style!!!! What kind cheese best? -lance
It was American Cheese, Lance.
Wow! They look delicious. I have about 30 flying saucers in my freezer so that when my son comes back home (from Hnl), he can take the goodies back with him (along with some frozen laulau and goteburg sausage). If I can find the Kauai recipe for the flying saucer mix, I'll send it on over to you!
30 in your freezer!!!! Wow!! Such a good mom! You know what else I love from Kauai? Taro Ko chips!!! Try check this out: http://jalna.blogspot.com/2010/01/taro-ko-chips.html
Hmm, I guess they freeze well? Microwave when taken out of freezer? Good idea to make during the weeknight and bust um out for the weekend at the beach den? Yes, Lorna, if you can, please share da kauai style recipe. -lance
Ooooh, good idea Lance!
Did you google the history of these sandwiches,its name is from the round handheld mold it's cooked in from the forties.you can buy the replicas still.
bummahs!! I wish I didn't take off yesterday! Your surgery outfit was hilarious :)
Yum, ono looking!
@Lorna - Is there still the bakery in Kukui Grove Shopping Center that makes Filipino pastries? I faintly remember they used to make flying saucers too. It's also bon dance season in Kauai - oh flying saucer time and I remember eating Linda's manju (the yellow one with the red dot). Boy do I miss those comfort foods!
I haven't googled the history Anon. But you know what? I suddenly remembered that waaaaaay back I did have some kind of sandwich mold thing with long handles. I gotta go try find um.
I kept thinking of you Les.
Was Erick.
I'm glad my photo provided inspiration! http://www.flickr.com/photos/jshyun/1681292740/
Googled. Very interesting. http://toastiterecipes.com/ -lance
Jalna: Okay, here's the Kauai recipe (supposed to be top secret but I guess I'm one of those people who sell secrets to other counties):
1# ground beef or ground turkey
1 pkg. McCormick Sloppy Joe seasoning
1 can tomato paste (the small can)
1 1/4 c. water
chopped onions
buttered bread
American cheese slices
Brown ground beef of turkey in large skillet; drain fat,and stir in seasoning, tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place buttered side of bread against the flying saucer maker. Spoon in mix and a 1/4 of a slice of cheese. Place over heat source and crisp both sides making sure bread doesn't burn.
Mmmm good.
As far as Kauai Bakery, at Kukui Grove Center, yes, it is still there! Their dream cake is to die for!
And yes, to reheat frozen flying saucers, first microwave for about a minute, then put in the toaster oven to crisp the bread.
Hey John! I looove your photo. I added your credit to my post.
Lance look! Lorna provided the recipe!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Lorna!!!
Much and Plenty Mahalos Lorna!!!!! And Jalna!!!!! -lance
Check out the flicker pics of the flying saucer booth, you can see the old fashion long handled saucer shaped molds on the burners ...how cool is that .So old school :)
OMG Anon, I really enjoyed those photos taken by John.
Thanks! I didn't think to take a picture of how they were made. You can barely see the burners in the corner of one picture. I've got to make a return trip to Kaua'i soon...
Are these like sloppy joes but with cheese?!!!!
We can still see um, John! Thanks!
Even better, Lauren!
If you have an ipad or phone its possible to open it up to see all the details easily !
I just tried it on my iPhone, Anon. I can see the molds clearly!! It's so cool!
I like the name of sandwich. I laughed so hard because you're totally cute in the outfit. I will keep both recipes.
Glad you liked my outfit, Akemi. I bet you could put some amazing twists into the recipes.
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