Poi is the nutritious staple food of the ancient Hawaiian diet made from the root of the taro plant. Alika Sing CEO/Founder of Ai Manuahi Farms shows us how traditional poi is made and eaten.
Our family had lo'i back in the early 70's in Haleiwa. We raised Kalo to make Haleiwa poi that was sold in local markets. We would eat and share the odds and ends of the unsold Kalo. Such memories. I'm 57 years old and we no longer have the home or lo'i. Our dad and Tutu got really ill so we sold our home and everything with it to move to Moloka'i. The weather there more primitive environment was much better for them. This is such a wonderful video! Mahalo nui!
My Dad was a farmer in Grenada 🇬🇩, he planted Taro (Dasheen) it is very tasty, my mom cooked dasheen, we ate it with cod fish, and cocoanut oil, very delish. The leaves we make a dish calloo with the leaves, cocoanut milk is added.
So much memories as a child. My grandfather was a beautiful Hawaiian man and being with him as he pound the taro was a memorable event. My job was turn the water hose on and was rewarded dollops of fresh pa’i ai in my open waha! I can still hear the kani of the stone on the board. Our fresh poi supply ended with his passing , I was 12 years old but have the memories. Maika’i this Bruddah - poi should be on everybody’s table. I just pau eat canned sardines, onion, chili pepper water and poi!!! Winna!,
one of the few videos that showed the whole poi plant, not just the bulb 👍; does poi come in various colors (I thought it was all light purple where as here it was beige)(I know taro plant which poi comes from is soft lilac color)?
My dad pounding poi at 0:42. So proud of him. Miss you lots dad.
He was a good man. I worked with him for several years. So sorry for your loss.
Beautiful documentary filming, incredible history of vegetarian and much more . Aloha Hawaii so beautiful and rich culture .
Our family had lo'i back in the early 70's in Haleiwa. We raised Kalo to make Haleiwa poi that was sold in local markets. We would eat and share the odds and ends of the unsold Kalo. Such memories. I'm 57 years old and we no longer have the home or lo'i. Our dad and Tutu got really ill so we sold our home and everything with it to move to Moloka'i. The weather there more primitive environment was much better for them. This is such a wonderful video! Mahalo nui!
My Dad was a farmer in Grenada 🇬🇩, he planted Taro (Dasheen) it is very tasty, my mom cooked dasheen, we ate it with cod fish, and cocoanut oil, very delish. The leaves we make a dish calloo with the leaves, cocoanut milk is added.
Proud of you brother for keeping things natively rooted.
food, family and fantastic.
So much memories as a child. My grandfather was a beautiful Hawaiian man and being with him as he pound the taro was a memorable event. My job was turn the water hose on and was rewarded dollops of fresh pa’i ai in my open waha! I can still hear the kani of the stone on the board. Our fresh poi supply ended with his passing , I was 12 years old but have the memories. Maika’i this Bruddah - poi should be on everybody’s table. I just pau eat canned sardines, onion, chili pepper water and poi!!! Winna!,
one of the few videos that showed the whole poi plant, not just the bulb 👍; does poi come in various colors (I thought it was all light purple where as here it was beige)(I know taro plant which poi comes from is soft lilac color)?
Looks so yummy and the process makes it so worth it.
Soulful
Aqui essa planta é chamada de inhame
Mahalo Ohana for our story and connection to Kalo
Does anyone know the name of the stone that they use to pound the kalo into poi? Thank you. :)
Pohaku Ku'i'ai, poi pounder
Penu
Poi is sweet, purple mashed potatoes
𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥
"Only hawaïen make Poi" lol you're so wrong. All Polynesian make Poi
All polynesians make poi?prove it...
@@50thstateofmind37 we don't make watery like that but it's the same
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@@uriels4097 yes I know tahitians make poi.and micronesians pound breadfruit into "kon"..but not all polynesians pound poi.
@@50thstateofmind37 and Kon is made with coconut milk to smooth em out and served basically for ceremonies, special occasions, and peace offerings. 🤙
@@lokahi27 kon is so ono !!🤙🏽
This deserves more views amazing video on a people that don't get the attention they deserve.
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Just had some today with kalua pig
This brings people to Hawaii.
im hungry
Hi, do you have a website? The farm looks beautiful. Is it still in operation? Mahalo for sharing!