Instructions: Wash luau throughly; remove stemms and fibrous parts of veins. Place wash leaves in large saucepan; add water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for one hour, stirring frequently. Drain luau thoroughly; stir in coconut milk, salt and chicken or squid. Heat but do not boil.

To prepare chicken for luau: Bone two pounds chicken thighs; cut meat into small pieces. Saute chicken in two tablespoons butter or margarine. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

To prepare squid for luau: cut 1 1/2 lb. cooked squid or octopus into thin crosswise slices.

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