Over 1500 years ago when Polynesians set sail they prepared over 24 plants to travel the journey across the Pacific Ocean. Today we are experiencing a renewed focus on these crops due to a heavy interest and thirst of knowledge with knowing where our food originates.  Here is a list of 24 canoe crops and 4 simple recipes that we hope can inspire some delicious locally sourced meals. How many canoe crops are you familiar with?

ʻApe (elephant’s ear)
ʻAwa (kava)
ʻAwapuhi Kuahiwi (shampoo ginger) Hau
Ipu (gourd)
Kalo (taro)
Kamani (Alexandrian laurel)
Ki (ti)
Ko (sugar cane)
Kou
Kukui (candlenut)
Maiʻa (banana)
ʻApe (elephant’s ear)
ʻAwa (kava)
ʻAwapuhi Kuahiwi (shampoo ginger) Hau
Ipu (gourd)
Kalo (taro)
Kamani (Alexandrian laurel)
Ki (ti)
Ko (sugar cane)
Kou
Kukui (candlenut)
Maiʻa (banana)