Kalo

Description

Also known as taro, the kalo plant is central to Native Hawaiian culture. Having sustained the Hawaiian people for centuries, it sits at the intersection of the Hawaiian diet and social and cultural life.

As a highly nutritious "super food", the tuber is the main ingredient in poi, a Hawaiian staple.

Duration

2 minutes, 51 seconds

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