Question for Maui

[greenbean]

Just thought I'd ask if you have ever thought of doing a poi wine? It could turn out good. If not maybe use it to blend like potatoe wine.

Chris

 

[MedPretzel]

Me? Anything is possible! I just have to find out where I could get pois.....

Oops, I forgot to read the title. Sorry....

Edited by: MedPretzel

 

[greenbean]

I think it might be worth a try. Maybe the wine would keep the lavender color.

Chris

 

[RAMROD]

Ok what is poi?

 

[Hippie]

Elephant ear tubers, from what I can gather.

 

[greenbean]

Poi is made from a cousin of our Elephant ears. It looks something like sticky purple mashed potatoes.


Chris

 

[MedPretzel]

Is it indiginous to the south? I don't think I've ever heard of them until now....

 

[RAMROD]

Ihaven't heard of them either but I believe this post was directed to the wrong person cause I bet I know who will try it if she can find the plant!

Anyone care to guess who?

 

[greenbean]

Don't quote me on this but I think they are related to Lillies botanicaly. The leaves look similar to green Afican elephant ears hence the name. They are a tropical to subtropical plant that grows in moist places.


ChrisEdited by: greenbean

 

[Hippie]

The blooms look like lily blooms.

 

[geocorn]

Poi is native to Hawaii and they make everything out of it. I'll bet someone has tried to make a wine from it.

 

[Maui Joe]

You are right George, someone has! The word "Poi" is the what happens in the process after picking the plant. Better yet, I'll post the link: http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/horticulture/5224.html


There's alot more info if you all use the word "Taro" and you will find allot of surprises where it is being used today. Also check out the natural vitamins and minerals that are contained in each portion of the plant. You cannot eat "taro" raw. And the ones that you see as landscaping etc., don't dare eat it. There's many varities from different places, and the best known and sought after is the purple taro called.."Leihua" They also come in different colors and flavors as well. Due to recent storms and climate changes, Hawaii crops have decreasedtremendously causing the prices to soar in markets.

 

[greenbean]

The purple is the only one I have tried. I didn't know it came in different colors.


Chris

 

[Maui Joe]

Different types, I guess similiar to different potatoes from different areas.


You tried the best there is....how was it?

 

[greenbean]

Maybe it was the fact that it wasn't prepared by someone who was good with it, but it wasn't my cup of tea. I would compare it to starchy half set glue.

. I do keep in mind that if you want good southern food you go to the south, if you want good Hawaian food you go to Hawai.Sorry if I miss spelled that.





Chris

 

[Maui Joe]

I agree totally!