[DOC] [TLE] Poi (food) - Wikipedia [PAR] Poi is a Hawaiian word for the primary Polynesian staple food made from the underground plant stem or corm of the taro plant (known in Hawaiian as kalo). It is a traditional part of Native Hawaiian cuisine. Poi is produced by mashing the cooked corm (baked or steamed) until it is a highly viscous fluid. [DOC] [TLE] Prepared foods - Hawaii History - Food Preparation & Cooking ... [PAR] Taro was the backbone of the ancient diet. Hawaiians ate taro in several forms, 
but the most common way was as poi, a thick starchy paste eaten with the fingers
... [DOC] [TLE] What Is Poi? | Wonderopolis [PAR] Made from the potato-shaped, bulbous underground part of the taro plant, poi is 
uniquely Hawaiian. ... To make poi, you need to cook, mash, and ferment the taro 
roots. ... Poi is one of those foods that's perfectly fine to eat with your fingers. ... 
chef Emeril Lagasse prepare taro root for poi before a traditional Hawaiian luau. [DOC] [TLE] What Is Poi Anyway? - Poi to the World [PAR] Cooking With Poi ... Although taro is eaten around the world, only Hawaiians 
make poi. Traditionally they cooked the starchy, potato-like taro root, or corm, for 
hours in an ... pounded the taro corms on large flat boards called Papa ku`i`ai, 
using heavy ... One, two, or three fingers to scoop out the pudding -- two finger 
poi was... [DOC] [TLE] How to Make Poi | Heleloa [PAR] Often eaten with just your fingers, poi is described as one- two- or ... Traditionally, 
Hawaiians cooked the starchy, potato-like taro root for several hours in an imu. ... 
Here is a simple recipe for one of my favorite Hawaiian dishes  poi. ... Rinse a 
non-reactive bowl (typically made of silicone or stainless steel) with cold water... [DOC] [TLE] Popular Hawaiian Dishes - Cooking Light [PAR] These traditional Hawaiian dishes are perfect for any luau. ... soy sauce, ginger, 
and sesame oil, and served atop cucumber slices as a finger food. ... dish is 
made from taro root, a starchy tuber early Hawaiians brought with them from 
Polynesia. Poi is considered a traditional Hawaiian food because it was eaten 
before the... [DOC] [TLE] Hawai'ian Food History and Some Recipes - Grass Shack Cafe [PAR] History of the Luau In ancient Hawaii, men and woman ate their meals apart. ... 
1819, when King Kamehameha II abolished the traditional religious practices. ... 
Young and tender leaves of the taro plant were combined with chicken, baked ... 
Lauhala mats were presented and a beautiful centerpiece made of ti leaves, 
ferns... [DOC] [TLE] Hawaii Village Houses | Polynesian Cultural Center [PAR] Learn the history of Hawaiian Village Houses from their architecture, ... The 
responsibility for preparing and cooking food throughout Polynesia fell to the men
. ... the Hawaiian staple food, poi, is made: Poi starts as the root of the kalo or taro 
plant, ... As it was typically eaten with fingers, Hawaiians traditionally classified 
poi... [DOC] [TLE] Islands of the Pacific - Food in Every Country [PAR] One dish that is uniquely Hawaiian is poi, made from the taro root. Traditionally, 
the root was roasted in an underground pit filled with hot coals for several hours, 
and ... Hawaiians ate poi by the bowlful, using only fingers to scoop it up. ... 
Nearly all of the Pacific islanders use coconut milk as their main cooking 
ingredient. [DOC] [TLE] Welcome to Uncle Mina's Lu'au. Learn all about what happens at a ... [PAR] Steamed with dishes they impart a subtle sweet flavor. ... Banana leaves Ti 
leaves Hawaiian Ingredients Considered the staple starch of traditional 
Polynesian cuisine. ... The leaves of the taro plant feature prominently in 
Hawaiian cooking as edible .... were never used at a luau, instead everything 
was eaten with the fingers. [DOC] [TLE] Hawaii Cuisine  Hawaii Cuisine & Recipe Blog [PAR] Jun 21, 2016 ... Traditionally, Poi is made by having the cooked corm, either steamed or baked, 
and ... because of how

Question: This Hawaiian dish made from cooked taro is eaten traditionally using the fingers
Answer: Poi