Lomi salmon (more commonly known as lomi-lomi salmon) is a side dish in

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. It is a fresh

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and

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and was introduced to Hawaiians by early Western sailors. It is typically prepared by mixing salted, shredded salmon with tomatoes, sweet

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s, and occasionally scallions, and sometimes crushed ice if it is not refrigerated. It is always served cold. The name ''lomi-lomi salmon'' is taken from the method of preparation. The shredding (dicing) and mixing of the salmon is done by massaging the salted fish with other ingredients by hand ( ''lomi-lomi'' is Hawaiian for "to massage"). Lomi-lomi salmon is a traditional side dish served at Hawaiian lū‘aus. It is said to complement traditional Hawaiian food consisting of raw diced

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, kalua pig, laulau, and poi. Lomi-lomi salmon is a classic and integral part of most Hawaiian parties and gatherings, such as traditional luaus, and can be considered a Hawaiian ethnic food.

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