* spinach leaves is an excellent substitute for luau leaves

** coconut cream can be made by pouring 3 cups heated (not boiled) milk over 6 cups fresh coconut, shredded Or use 3 cups frozen coconut milk.

Place cut up chicken in a large pot; add salt and cover with water. Simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or until tender. Wash luau thoroughly. Remove fibrous portion of veins and remove stems. Cook with about a cup of water for about 15 minutes. Drain. Repeat 2 more times. After the final draining add coconut milk and heat thoroughly, but do not boil. Remove the chicken from the bone and place on a serving dish. Add a little of the chicken broth and top chicken with coconut/luau mixture.