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Li hing mui is a Hawaii dried plum treat that comes in the form of a seed (for snacking) and powder (for sprinkling on anything from shave ice to fresh fruits). It is sweet, salty, and sour!
Enjoy Hawaii Li Hing Mui Powder – Enjoy is the most common li hing mui powder brand in Hawaii. You see it for sale at the supermarkets and stores. That 8-ounce bag should take you far. But if you don’t plan on using much, or want to split some with a friend, better to get this one that has two 2-ounce packages.
You can buy li hing mui gummy bears at all local supermarkets, convenience stores, and snack shops around town. Or you can make your own (it’s very easy), we posted the Li Hing Gummy Bear recipe here! It’s simply li hing mui powder tossed with gummy bears (here’s the recipe). The powder sticks good to the gummy bears.
Li Hing Powder refers to the powder that’s made from grinding up the seeds. The powder is used for sprinkling on things (eg. shave ice, popcorn, and fresh fruit), mixing into things (like juices and cocktails) or cooking. When you see just the words “li hing” on a menu, people are likely referring to the powder.
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