Poi is the the traditional Hawaiian staple food created from mashed up corm of the taro plant. Taro is typically produced in wetland areas named loi.
| Ingridient | Direction |
|---|---|
| Taro root, peeled and steam | Mash the taro with a stone pestle, or "poi pounder" |
| Water | Add water until the poi is smooth and sticky |
The work Poke simply means "chuck" in Hawaiian. It is typically any meat or seafood cut into smaller chunks and marinated. The chucks of meat have been consumed by locals for quite a long time.
