Say “ALOHA!” with our new ‘Ohana Noodles copycat recipe!

There’s just something special about Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, wouldn’t you agree? An intoxicating oasis of tranquility, this tiki-haven offers guests a tropical hideaway, adorned with immersive theming, festive décor, and exotic cuisine. Delicate details are abound as you enter the Grand Ceremonial House, each working harmoniously to draw you in and seduce the senses. Suddenly, the sweet aroma of ‘Ohana’s culinary masterwork stirs your appetite and leads you blindly to the top of the stairs. One look inside and you find a cozy atmosphere, brimming with an endless feast of aromatic delicacies. Alas, one particular dish manages to steal your gaze. Your eyes grow wide, your craving deepens, your mouth begins to water… If only you had made your Advanced Dining Reservations 180 days out.

We’ve been there, and in these unprecedented times, we’re all experiencing a bit of Disney withdrawal. That’s precisely why we have concocted our very own Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort ‘Ohana Noodles copycat recipe, just for you! Don’t forget, ‘Ohana is more than a meal, it’s an event! Be sure to add some music to help set the mood. Heck, if you’re really feeling adventurous, you can even clear the floor to hold your very own coconut race!

‘OHANA NOODLES INGREDIENTS:

Noodles

• 2 packages (16 oz each) of Lo Mein noodles
• 2 cups, red & green shredded cabbage
• 3 stalks, bok choy stems, sliced

Pineapple Glaze

• 2 cups, brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1″ knob ginger, peeled and minced
• 3/4 cup, rice wine vinegar
• 1 3/4 cup, soy sauce
• 4 Tablespoons pineapple juice
• 2 1/4 tablespoon cornstarch

SUGGESTED MUSIC WHILE PREPARING ‘OHANA NOODLES:

• Mele from Aunty’s Beach House Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa

‘OHANA NOODLES – PREPARATION:

1. Mix the brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar and soy sauce in a small bowl.  Pour into a sauce pot and bring to a boil
2. In another small bowl, mix pineapple juice and cornstarch and pour slowly into the boiling mixture to thicken
3. Let simmer for 25 minutes then pour through a fine mesh strainer
4. In a wok or large pan, saute the bok choy and cabbage
5. Add lo mein noodles and glaze to pan and toss to coat.

Note: This recipe makes a lot of glaze! You may find that you can save some for another meal (It would probably be great over some fish!) or add an extra package of noodles.

SUGGESTED MUSIC WHILE DINING:

• Aulani: Music of the Maka’ala

SUGGESTED DINING APPAREL:

• Tommy Bahama Enchanted Tiki Room Shirt
• Polynesian Resort Dress

EXTRA CREDIT:

If you’ve really got tiki-fever, be sure to check our very own Jilly Hite’s Plant-Based Loco Moco recipe from Kona Cafe!

We hope this fun and festive recipe helped temporarily satisfy your Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort tropical wanderlust. We encourage you to make it your own! If you try recreating this recipe, be sure to share it on Twitter or Instagram and let us know by tagging us using @WDWNT. Have your own ‘Ohana Noodles recipe? Have a recipe request? Let us know in the comments section below.