‘Uala Chips and Salsa adds another useful Hawaiʻi and Pacific-inspired recipe to the archive, built from source-backed ingredients and simple home-cooking steps. It helps round out the site with a practical dish readers can make beside the traditional coconut, taro, breadfruit, and seafood recipes already collected here.

If you enjoy this style of Pacific cooking, you may also want to try Pacific recipe gallery.

Ingredients

2 lbs 'Uala, Sweet potato
1 tbsp Oil
1 ¼ cups Tomatoes
1 tbsp Jalapeno
6 tbsp Cilantro
1 tbsp Green onions
splash Lime juice
pinch salt
pinch pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425° F.
Wash and dry your ‘uala, slice into thin rounds.
Lay your ‘uala on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and pa‘akai. Mix well then spread ‘uala on tray in an even layer. Bake for 12 min. then flip chips. Bake for another 10-12 minutes. Chips should be slightly crisp but still tender. Allow to cool completely.
Wash and chop tomatoes and red onions.
Finely chop cilantro and green onions.
Slice, de-seed, and finely dice jalapeño peppers.
Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir well.
Refrigerate until ready for service. Serve ¼ cup salsa with ½ cup chips per keiki.

Helpful Tips

Prepare the 2 lbs 'uala before you start so the recipe moves smoothly.
Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness near the end, especially when fruit ripeness varies.

FAQ

Is ‘uala chips and salsa a traditional recipe?

This page is written from a Hawaiʻi Nutrition Center recipe source and is framed as a Hawaiʻi or Pacific-inspired home recipe rather than a claim about every island tradition.