This isnt specifically Hawaiian cuisine, but it is a local favorite and man are they good. Very easy to make and very gratifying. The ingredients and cooking are very simple and yeild a good amount of product.
Sata Andagi (Okinawan Doughnuts)
Salad oil for deep frying
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
In a skillet, heat oil to 350 F. In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened and dough is smooth. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil; fry until golden brown and doughnuts rise to the surface. Makes 4 dozen.
In addition I reccommend lightly sprinkling some sifted powdered sugar(confectioners sugar) over them. I say sifted because unsifted confectioners sugar tends to be clumpy and will not go on as lightly. You do not need a sifter to sift with(no need go out and buy something you dont really need.) You can use a wire wisp or a fork to sift with, it does not work as well, but is better than nothing. I really reccommend a wire wisp because a fork isnt as fine an instrument.