Malasadas
Our rainy day adventure today was to find an Hawaiian specialty called malasadas.
We found an authentic bakery next to a little mini-mart with the nicest staff. It’s called Paalaa Kai Bakery on the less touristy edge of Hale’iwa.
Malasadas are similar to donuts. Tom also wanted the flaky turnovers— but I neglected to note what they are called. 
Malasadas come plain or filled with coconut pudding at Paalaa Bakery.
When I saw them in the case, I said those look like berliners! But they are eggier.
Malasadas are Portuguese in origin. The Hawaiian islands attracted many people from Portugal to work in the sugar cane fields. And they brought their food traditions with them. You will also find chorizo sausage prevalent here.
This is a good link by to learn more about malasadas and how to make them:
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