06/06 Banana Poi - Tahitian Style with Haupia Ice Cream; Okinawan Doughnuts with a Taro Twist (Poi Andagi) May 1998: 05/30 Shiitake Crusted Salmon with Thai Chili Vinaigrette; Sweet Chili Chicken: ...

Poi is made from kalo, or taro, a canoe plant brought to Hawaii by the early Polynesian settlers. ... According to Wright, the distinctive flavor of the pork originates from the banana leaf.