Here we have the original and most favorite of the islanders called char siu manapua. Chinese immigrants in the 19th century brought char siu bao with them to work in the sugar cane and pineapple plantations in Hawaii. The term bao is Chinese for bun. Eventually, it took on the Hawaiian term of manapua. The bun is made from a special dough and is filled with char siu-flavored diced and shredded pork. It is fully cooked and is most flavorful when steaming prior to eating.
