Hawaii is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, southwest of the United States. It is the only state of the United States which does not share a border with any other American state. Honolulu is the capital of the state of Hawaii. The name Hawaii is borrowed from the largest of the eight islands on the tropical archipelago where the state lies. The other islands are Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau. The people of Hawaii speak Olelo Hawaii or Hawaiian, which is a Polynesian language. Ethnic Hawaiian food is consumed during festivals or occasions like weddings. Okolehao, a traditional Hawaiian liquor, made from the ti plant, is served at all luaus or Hawaiian festivals, along with kalua pig, a Hawaiian roast delicacy made from the butt of the pig and cooked in an imu or underground oven. Kava, a traditional beverage of this country, is served commercially at kava bars. Sparkling pineapple wine is also a popular drink of Hawaii. A popular barbecue chicken recipe is cooked with the huli huli sauce (made with brown sugar cane, ginger and soy sauce, ginger). Over the years, the Hawaiians have imbibed the culinary skills of the settlers, mostly from the Asian continent, so the modern cuisine is quite multi-ethnic but imbibes the distinct flavors of Hawaii. Hawaiian ribeye recipes too owe their origin to this multi-cuisine, however many of the food recipes use marinade spices that are authentic and native to Hawaii. Let's take a look at some Hawaiian ribeye recipes. Hawaiian Ribeye Steak Recipe Ingredients ribeye steaks, 2 - 8 oz. each For Marinade cider, 3/4 cup pineapple (canned), 3/4 cup - drained garlic clove, 2 - crushed dried and ground ginger, 1-1/2 tsps soy sauce, 1-2/3 cups sugar, 1-2/3 cups Preparation In a saucepan, mix all the marinade ingredients. Place saucepan over the flame and bring to a boil. Cover with lid and let it simmer on low flame for an hour. Remove from heat, place aside and allow to cool entirely. Take a glass baking dish and the steaks in it. Pour the marinade over it and refrigerate for about 4 hours. In the meanwhile, you need to get your grill ready. In case you have a gas grill, set to medium temperature. If you like smoke flavored meat, you can use a charcoal grill. Heat the grill, till the coals glow and spread them out evenly. Next, remove the steak from the marinade and place on the grill for 4-6 mins per side. When done, remove from grill and keep aside for a few mins before serving. Blackened Hawaiian Steak Ingredients ribeye steaks, 2 - 6 to 8 oz. For Marinade olive oil, 2 cups blackening seasoning, 1 cup pineapple juice, 2 cups teriyaki or soy sauce, 1 cup garlic, 1 tsp - fresh or powdered ginger, 1 tsp - fresh or powdered Preparation Mix the marinade ingredients well. Place the steaks in a sealed plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours till the steaks are well marinated. Heat the grill, till it is hot. Remove steaks from the plastic bag and place on grill. Top with black seasoning and cook to desired doneness. Serve with steamed vegetables, baked potato and rice molds (steamed in buttered ramekins). Top the rice with crushed parsley. You can sprinkle shredded coconut for a touch of Hawaiian sweetness. Serve with tropical fruit pieces. Grilled Ribeye Recipe Ingredients ribeye steaks, 2 - 6 to 8 oz. each - fresh or frozen For Marinade soda pop or fruit punch, 1 can tomato sauce, 2 cans - small size Hawaiian style sweet and sour sauce, 1 bottle - small size soy sauce, 2 tsps basil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp - crushed onions, 1 tsp - finely chopped Preparation Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients listed above. Soda pop used in the marinade will make the ribeye tender and help the flavors to enter the meat. Soak the ribeyes in the bowl containing the marinade and keep turning it every half hour for about 4 hours. You can also keep it soaked overnight. Remove the ribeye from the marinade and grill over low heat, till they are cooked as you desire. Easy to Make Hawaiian Ribeye Recipe Ingredients ribeye meat, 3 lbs For Marinade soy sauce, ¼ cup sugar, ¾ cup vinegar, 1/3 cup ginger, ¼ tsp - ground Preparation Salt and pepper the meat and then roll in flour. Heat oil in a skillet and fry the meat until brown. Drain the oil on a paper towel. Prepare the marinade by mixing the above-mentioned ingredients. Pour the marinade over the meat. Dip both sides in the marinade, one at a time. Place over electric grill and cook for 45 to 60 mins at 350 degrees F; keep moistening it, while it cooks. Serve with grilled shrimp (optional), boiled vegetables, rice molds (add sweet onion and finely diced almonds for flavor, while steaming) and pineapple slices or cubes. Hawaiian Ribeye Platter Ingredients Ribeye steaks, 2 - 12 oz each Other ingredients watercress, 6 oz. grape tomato, 6 oz chives, 2 oz - finely chopped roasted sesame seeds, 1 tsp sweet onions, 4 oz - julienned garlic, 2 tsp - finely chopped sesame oil, 1 tsp For poke sauce soy sauce, ¾ cup hot chili sesame oil, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp oriental ground chili paste, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 1 tsp - finely chopped Preparation Season the steak and cook till it is medium rare. Rest the meat for 3 mins, then dice it into cubes and set aside. In a hot pan, add sesame oil, and quickly sear the watercress. Add the poke sauce (you can either make the sauce or buy it from a store). Place the watercress in a mixing bowl and toss in the other ingredients. Add in the meat and poke sauce. Serve. Try these Hawaiian ribeye recipes at a small get-together in your backyard. Nothing like topping off with the coconut flavored Haupia, a traditional Hawaiian pudding. Aloha!