Hawaii Poi

Season 1 Episode 1

About the Episode

In this first episode host Ed Kenney connects us to the food that made the biggest impact on his life - poi, also known as taro. The 14th most cultivated crop on earth, taro is eaten around the world, but only Hawaiians make poi. Join Ed on his personal journey tracing a food that has kept his family together.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 3m 08s

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Extras

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Chef Ed Kenney and, singer-songwriter, Jack Johnson take some time to have fun.

1:08
Jack Johnson

Ed Kenney visits Jack Johnson to talk about Jackʻs fondest memories tied to smoked fish.

2:49
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2:52
O’ahu Mango Haʻa Keaulana

Respect indigenous ways for a brighter future.

2:13
Season 3 Preview

The lifestyle series that honors who we are and where we come from - Hawai‘i.

0:30
Puerto Rico Gandule

Ed Kenney travels with Tiara Hernandez searching for a recipe that carries a dear memory!

2:15
Japan Miso Soup

Highly acclaimed Chef Alan Wong takes Ed to Tokyo to follow a recipe close to his heart.

2:04
California Pipi Kaula

We learn how to make pipi kaula or roped beef, a favorite at every Hawaiian gathering.

3:00
Tahiti Poisson Cru

Host Ed Kenney dives into Tahiti’s most famous raw fish dish, poisson cru.

3:26
Okinawa Soki Soba

Host Ed Kenney and guest Hisae Uki explore Okinawa’s soba restaurants and compare them.

3:17