Lillikoi Mousse

Merriman's Restaurant on the Big Island is one of our favorite places. Peter Merriman hasn't expanded into a huge chain, but he does have several other restaurants, including one delightfully close to the apartment we are renting during our stay on the island of Kauai. We had a delicious dinner, including several favorites from earlier Merriman's meals.

Lilikoi mousse. I posted photos of this Merriman's special in 2007, 2012, and 2015. I've eaten it on other occasions as well.
Lilikoi is the Hawaiian name for passion fruit, one of the greatest flavors I am familiar with.

Before dessert, we began the meal with an appetizer of Merriman's special quesadillas with island-raised pork -- from the menu:

"KALUA PIG & SWEET ONION QUESADILLA

House-Made Kim Chee, Mango Sweet Chili Sauce"

Next came our two main courses. Len had seared ahi. Mine was locally farmed shrimp with kombucha, a mild white fish. This was prepared in very delicious sauce, with vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Shrimp, kombucha, and vegetables.

For all my posts about Merriman's, including this one, click here.