cinderellasapron For my husband’s birthday this year, I recreated a dinner at one of our favorite restaurants at Disney World- ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Resort. It may seem like a lot of work, but all of these dishes are really easy to do, and the sauces can all be made ahead, which is a major time saver come dinner time! Today we are making three dishes from their menu: The Stir Fried Peanut Noodles, Honey Coriander Chicken Wings, and the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings. Some of these recipes are FROM Disney World, so they really taste just like the restaurant. (I will link the original recipes below). I hope you enjoy this super special dinner!
'Ohana's Stir Fried Peanut Noodles
The famous noodles from Ohana restaurant. Sweet, salty, fresh, and perfect for summer dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 Tablespoon chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut in strips
- 1/2 cup pineapple, cut in strips
- 3 cups cooked udon noodles
- 1 teaspoon chopped peanuts, for garnish
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the garlic, ginger, onion, peanuts, soy sauce, water, sugar, and peanut butter. Cook over medium low heat until thick and bubbling. 2. Let cool for 5 minutes, and then transfer to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. (You can make this sauce up to 2 days ahead of time) 3. In a large skillet or wok, heat a Tablespoon of oil. Add the peppers and pineapple and saute until soft. Add the cooked noodles and the peanut sauce. Stir together until the noodles and sauce are heated through and coated. Serve immediately with peanuts on top.
'Ohana's Honey Coriander Chicken Wings
The famous wings from Ohana restaurant. So unbelievably crispy for being baked wings, and a sweet sticky glaze to finish them off. Perfect for Summer!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 Tablespoon coriander
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon tumeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 Tablespoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons canola oil
- 2 pounds chicken wings and drums
The Glaze
For the Wings
Directions
- For the glaze: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium low heat until thick and bubbling. Let cool and set aside. ( You can make this up to 2 days ahead of time) 2. Combine all of the spices and oil for the wings in a large bowl to form a paste. Toss the wings in the rub until they’re all fully coated. 3. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with oil. 4. Place the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes, turning the wings over half way through cooking. 5. Remove from the oven and toss in the glaze. Serve immediately.
'Ohana's Pan Fried Pork Dumplings with Garlic Ginger Sauce
This pork dumpling recipe is simplified by using frozen dumplings! The sauce is really what makes this dish extra special with that Ohana flare!
Ingredients
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon rice (or red) wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package frozen pork dumplings
Directions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the dumplings. Reserve a 1/2 cup on the side for dipping. 2.Toss the frozen dumplings in the remaining sauce. 3. Cook according to the package directions. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Here are Disney’s original recipes that inspired me to make this meal:
