The Fifth Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival on Saturday, presented by Hawaiian Electric Co., highlights Hawaii’s cultural heritage, native plants and sustainable practices.

People can learn how to prepare poi, tie net carriers and fishnets and learn other traditional Hawaiian crafts from local artisans.

A market will feature vendors showcasing local products, including Hawaiian coffee and native plants. The Oahu Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about selecting and growing plants.

Best of all, the event is free for kamaaina and military families with ID.

Here are several Hawaiian-style recipes to get you ready for the festival.

EASY PAN LAULAU

3 pounds lean pork butt, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 pound salted butterfish, soaked and rinsed, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 teaspoons liquid smoke
4 pounds luau (taro) leaves, washed, stems removed
6 to 8 ti leaves, washed, stems removed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 17-by-11-by-2-inch pan with foil.

In large bowl, mix pork and fish with liquid smoke. Lay half of ti leaves in pan, then half of the luau leaves. Arrange pork mixture evenly on luau leaves; lay remaining luau leaves on top, then cover with remaining ti leaves.

Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake 3 hours. Serves 10.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 530 calories, 40 g fat, 13 g saturated fat, 170 mg cholesterol, greater than 200 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 36 g protein

BREADFRUIT PATTIES

1 ripe breadfruit
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash of ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil for cooking

Pare breadfruit, cut into quarters lengthwise and remove core. Cut breadfruit into large chunks. Steam 1 hour.

Mash breadfruit while hot, adding milk, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Shape into small patties; roll in cornflakes. Heat oil in skillet; fry patties on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serves 8.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 270 calories, 13 g fat, 4.5 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 15 g sugar, 2 g protein

POI MUFFINS

Nonstick cooking spray
1-1/3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2/3 cup poi (do not mix with water)
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.

In medium bowl, sift flour with baking powder, salt and sugar; set aside.

In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in flour mixture. Spoon into prepared pans; bake 30 minutes. Serves 6.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 230 calories, 9 g fat, 4.5 g saturated fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 500 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 5 g protein

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More Hawaiian Electric Co. recipes are available at www.heco.com.