Talk:Pu pu platter

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[edit] Hawaiian language origin?

Since the foods found in North American pu pu platters are generally Chinese (Cantonese) in origin, I'd assumed the name was also of Chinese (Cantonese) origin. But the recent edits state that the name is of Hawaiian language origin. Do you contend that the change from "pupu" (Native Hawaiian) to "bou2 bou2" (Cantonese) is an example of folk etymology on the part of these Cantonese restaurateurs? If so, is there some evidence in the form of articles or books that discuss this? The fact that the tray still used for pupu platters in North America are made of carved wood would seem to indicate a Hawaiian/Polynesian origin of this dish rather than a continental Asian one, so there may be some validity to the Hawaiian etymology and origin. But some sources should be provided. Badagnani 18:23, 12 March 2007 (UTC)