Inamona – Hawaiian Roasted Kukui Nut Seasoning

Discover Inamona, a traditional Hawaiian condiment made from roasted kukui nuts (candlenuts) and salt.

Made in Hawaii by Paradise Farms of Hawaii, Inamona has long been used in Hawaiian cooking to add rich, nutty flavor to foods. It's especially well known as a seasoning for poke, but its uses go far beyond poke bowls.

Try Inamona with fish, vegetables, soups, stews, sauces and more.

What Is Inamona?

Inamona is a Hawaiian condiment made from roasted kukui nuts, also known as candlenuts, and salt.

The kukui nuts are roasted and prepared to create a rich, flavorful seasoning traditionally used in Hawaiian cuisine.

If you've eaten traditional Hawaiian poke, you may have encountered Inamona as one of the ingredients used to season the fish.

What Is Inamona Made From?

The ingredient list is wonderfully simple:

Roasted kukui nuts (candlenuts) and salt.

Kukui nuts bring the distinctive flavor and texture, while salt seasons the finished condiment.

What Does Inamona Taste Like?

Inamona has a rich, roasted, nutty and savory flavor.

Rather than overwhelming a dish, it can be used to add another layer of flavor to foods such as poke, seafood, vegetables and sauces.

What Is Inamona Used For?

Inamona is traditionally associated with Hawaiian cooking and is especially well known for its use in poke.

But don't stop there.

Paradise Farms of Hawaii recommends using Inamona in dishes including:

• Poke
• Sushi
• Fish and seafood
• Soups
• Stews
• Vegetable dishes
• Sauces
• Pesto
• Meat dishes

It can also be ground into sauces and incorporated into recipes where its flavor and texture complement the other ingredients.

Inamona for Poke

One of the most traditional and popular ways to use Inamona is in poke.

The roasted kukui nut seasoning adds a rich, nutty element that complements the other flavors in the dish.

If you've been searching for an ingredient that you've seen listed in Hawaiian poke recipes, Inamona may be exactly what you're looking for.

More Ways to Use Inamona

Paradise Farms of Hawaii suggests uses ranging from Pulehu grass-fed filet mignon to seared mahi mahi with warm tomato Inamona salad.

One of their personal favorites?

Inamona pesto.

That's a great example of how a traditional Hawaiian ingredient can be incorporated into other recipes while still showcasing its distinctive roasted kukui nut flavor.

Who Makes Our Inamona?

Our Inamona comes from Paradise Farms of Hawaii, a family-owned and operated Hawaiian business producing locally made specialty products.

Paradise Farms got its start as one of the few local producers of Inamona on the Big Island of Hawaii.

We love being able to offer our Tampa customers a specialty Hawaiian ingredient made by a family business with a direct connection to the place and culinary tradition it comes from.

Product Details

Product: Inamona
Brand: Paradise Farms of Hawaii
Type: Hawaiian condiment and seasoning
Made In: Hawaii
Key Ingredient: Roasted kukui nuts (candlenuts)
Flavor: Rich, roasted, nutty and savory
Common Uses: Poke, seafood, sushi, vegetables, soups, stews and sauces

Where Can I Buy Inamona?

Wondering where to buy Inamona without a trip to Hawaii?

You can find Paradise Farms of Hawaii Inamona at Life Essentials Refillery in Tampa or order it online.

Life Essentials Refillery
4317 W El Prado Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629

Local pickup is available.

Want to Learn More About Inamona?

Curious about where Inamona comes from, what it means and why it's used in Hawaiian cooking?

→ Read: What Is Inamona? Hawaiian Kukui Nut Seasoning Explained