Pahole - Warabi - Hō‘i‘o - Wild Fiddlehead Fern Shoots - Foraged in Hawai’i with Kimi Werner

Kimi Werner and her sister Christy grew up eating pohole shoots often prepared by their mom and grandma. The sisters return to their childhood nostalgia by foraging for these fern shoots with their kids in tow. Kimi takes her half of their harvest and attempts to make pohole salad, a dish her grandma would often make, but one that Kimi has yet to make herself. It’s a flavor filled journey back to her roots!
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camera: Justin Turkowski
edit: Lexi Kaili
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[@jayestothers7768]

“Hi, not our dog”😂😂😂 My favorite part of every single video.

[@bennyb4505]

Me too!

[@mobileminer3098]

😂😂

[@DynamicDreamer2785]

My favourite repeat saying is... “these are not my dogs 😁” lol. They’re lucky they get to come visit tho.

[@michaeltakata9927]

I'm so impressed with Buddy's diet! Its varied, organic and healthy.

[@Z001ish]

Omg Buddy is too cute, at 4:57 he is sharing with “not our dog”. This just melts my heart!

[@thomasbrown9402]

#pure

[@chattiali142]

,Love you Kimi

[@Evelinaaaxoxo.1001]

We have these fern in Thailand as well. The most famous dish for us is called “Yum Phak Kood” We would Blanch them in boiling water (add salt) for a couple minute and soak them in cold water. Then we drained them and make a salad with boils shrimps, Crush peanuts and Thai desssing (consisted of: 1 tbsp Thai chilli paste *not curry paste* , 2 tbsp coconut milk, limes, fish sauce, palm sugar, a couple of chopped bird eye chilis, and sliced red onion) give it a try if you can. It’s sooo yummy! Ps. If you feel fancy you can add toasted coconut flakes and crispy fried shallots as a topping. It’s fantastic!

[@Internet_wololo]

We make it similarly in North East India, its my fav salad

[@mayyseabock4088]

Buddy in the background minding his business 😂😂😂♥️

[@user-wo3qc7cq8n]

As da kine bebes you like bebesit… they eat any kine! Like veggies. Love it! Gotta get um started when they young like this with vegetables and fruits in their natural form. I can’t wait to try this recipe! I going in the bushes tomorrow pick ho’i’o and I get my sour poi ready. I like to throw in some fish cake, opihi or dried cuddle fish too in mines. But I love cilantro and never did try um like that. I going now. Mahalo Tita for sharing these alohaful recipes with us and your beautiful ohana with us.

[@KT-si9rz]

I guess I’ll be buying the ergo baby carrier 😂 This Ergo carrier has been on the top of my list. I rested my search and had bought some Pahole from the farmers market. Also never made and thankfully came across your video, so simple to make and onolicous! Now I know how to make it right and know what carrier I want. Haha. Mahalos! 🌺

[@LillyMunster85]

As a mom there is nothing better than following in our mother's and grandmother's footsteps in passing on skills like these. ❤ Also my daughter received the book The Girl Who Rode a Shark" for christmas and we really enjoyed your chapter!

[@AhnkoCheeOutdoors]

Aloha Kimi, you making me homesick for Maui. We used to pick those on the side of the road halfway to Hana, and I had a nice patch growing on my property up in Kula above Rice Park. We just parboil them for maybe a minute at most then chill right away. Cut them up into about 2 inch pieces and toss with sliced onions, tomatoes, dried ebi, and kiri kombu. Sea salt, a little rice vinegar, shoyu, and sesame oil. Sliced kamaboko optional. That's about it. Pretty much the same recipe as you but we were making it over 25 years ago. Must be Maui style. Aloha a hui hou! PS. I still get my tee shirt you autographed. 8-)

[@mikerangel8136]

Hi Kimi Can I vote for Buddy being the best baby eater ever!!!!!

[@greenshereen]

Buddy is having the truest childhood a human being could ask for!!!

[@jeanetteg3346]

Not my dog ​​and you're not my dog ​​always makes me laugh so much🤣 ... they know the right place, where they get tasty snacks, a ride to the beach ... love ... smart dogs .... and dear Buddy 🥰... he is doing so well ... the salad looks delicious Kimmi.🍀💋

[@jeanetteg3346]

*not our dog😜

[@ryanlapinad]

hahaha all the way. mo betta miko. pleasure watching you guys productions

[@leahfarrow9450]

I loved this video so much.Buddy cracked me up when he was feeding the 🐕 dog .he is so sweet.I wish I could hug and squeeze him.Blessings to all of you .

[@grahamoakes9627]

Diaplasium esculentum!! Very neat! That's a cool one.

[@vanessafong1332]

Hugs for Buddy. 💕

[@hokuhorswill-carroll777]

My favorite

[@BeyondTheMind007]

We call these pikopiko in our country, native fern crozier/shoots. the native maori people ferment them with mussels which make a delicious probiotic. It's very healing for hangovers also I attest.lol

[@teslawhincop4658]

The only thing better than the food is the scenery and sweet Buddy 💗💗💗

[@arvaj2840]

I love foraging for these! My favorite preparation is sautéing them in a bit of oil, garlic and a bit of oyster sauce and sometimes, I add crunchy pork rinds to it. If you want the pork rinds to stay crunchy, crumble on top at the end before serving. Otherwise, I blanch them and toss them in a spicy, sesame dressing with crushed peanuts.

[@pamgraham3817]

OMG My Aunie Peg & I in Massachusetts for fiddleeheads , dandelions, oyster shrooms I miss you so much Auntie Peg thank you xo

[@AlaskaPirates]

Great video

[@mickrose9633]

Wow! I laugh up every time.. Da mail stow away dog to hang out with you and Buddy is so funny. Your a true beauty 😍

[@jgplaw1]

I love seeing ‘not your dogs’ and how you show care for ‘em.

[@hokuhorswill-carroll777]

Yes I do its feel so good .......

[@therealbojinns7765]

OMG what a great vid! Thanks for sharing. Family vids are the best! Hi Buddy!

[@laskinov]

In New Zealand we call them Pikopiko. In Niue Island they called them Luku. They are eaten through the whole of Polynesia. Loving the vids as an expat kiwi living in Brisbane.

[@neryantoniusleda3487]

I like......👍👍👍👍🤙

[@mafkrimnra8084]

Ooooo luv the salad

[@endlessummermaui8995]

off course the Video ends with that....its like one of those movies u love to watch cause ya know its gunna have a happy ending...makes ya feel all warm inside...that dog seems to be a Legend...Pahole its what Hawaii eats...so yummy...the venison looked ono too...

[@Manon-gg1qr]

Buddy and not our dog in the background is everything hahah

[@rosemariealmero1214]

That’s onolicious ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mannykhemai5616]

Buddy is a mommy's boy, but not a delicate flower.

[@mjheart7145]

Buddy 😍😍😍

[@funkymonkey128]

I think my favorite part of your recipes is when you just start throwing stuff in knowing it’ll probably be good - another great video!

[@haleybaroody8931]

Love all the random dogs that show up in the back yard

[@nickrnmaui]

Y'all should seal that badass table, and the one under the sink. So they don't dry out like the benches behind you. Those are worth $$$. Plus they look beautiful

[@izzymmm]

4:50 - 5:10 are my favourite parts of this video. It's so cute Buddy is sharing with his furry friend.

[@marchellopollard2300]

“Okay, you know!! You guys do you!”😂🤣 love ALL of your videos, but this one was just great!!! BUDDY IS THE GREATEST lol

[@Lordghad]

In the Philippines we call it “paco salad”. Try it with salted egg, mango and calamansi with it. Its amazing as well.Love from Alberta Canada!!

[@lolitadouglas5736]

Even with green mango is good but here in US I used granismith apple with it and taste good .

[@giojared]

That looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@CaliD0LL]

I miss getting caught in the random rainstorms in Hawaii. I also love sitting among nature and feeling grounded and content. ❤️

[@txhypnotist]

Cool Kimi, thanks to Justin for putting up with you.

[@paulmunson4710]

Thanks so much for sharing Kimi, Justin, Buddy and “not our dogs”.

[@maukawahine8685]

Foraging titahs 😊 wow that salad look ono 🤤

[@bri2uty]

Wishing you and your family a great 2021! I love your videos and it’s always exciting to see Buddy grow and grow!

[@theresapolly4420]

"Hi not our dog..." best part hahahah plus buddy

[@purelybeing]

I love seeing you guys pop up on my feed! I always know I'm in for a treat 💛

[@ikaika-wailaahiaka-ne5733]

Miss it all. Mahalo kimi🤙🏽

[@ntr-cptr7709]

Brings back memories of my family preparing the same dish. I do like the extra ingredients you added. Looks yummy!

[@christinaalameda6206]

Hi Kimi hi Justin Awww my gosh it looks so Ono⚘⚘⚘Love you all Thanks Justin for being the camera man you help make the show Buddy even more so Little Cutie Team Work You and Kimi are the Bomb LOVE and GOD BLESS You All ALOHA Always Sister Chrissy Honolulu HAWAI'I 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜

[@pngo1818]

That is such a beautiful salad. I can’t wait for the ferns to be in season here. Much love to you and your family 💜

[@edahyeshua5550]

So glad I get to still watch since I took a break from Instagram. That salad looks delicious 😋

[@crissy8087]

Another great episode kimi and ohana! This is one of my favorite salads to make too... foraging for them is also half the fun since its rarely ever seen in the grocery store over here on big island!

[@garrickclau]

Welcome back to the Buddy Channel!

[@rubyothman383]

I just cooked and ate fern leaf today. Cook into coconut milk and add some shrimp. 😋😋😍

[@irenabliss]

so joyful! 😊 Mahalo for sharing this awesome pohole family tradition dear Kimi! And so sweet to see Buddy with 'not our dog' Tazi ❤️

[@applejack3016]

Watching this while making your fish curry recipe! Another great video! Thank you!

[@autumnskye5882]

Love how real you are!! Beautiful family!! 🌸🤙🌺

[@menarchemum]

We used to forage this fern from my grandpa’s place back in the Philippines. We call it pako! We prepare it thesame way you do but with a fish sauce instead! It’s a fave of mine! I’ve been following your channel recently! You are a wonderful person! Don’t stop vlogging ever! What you share is very refreshing! I love your love for nature! You are awe inspiring! I hope many more people will discover your channel and watch you talk about your humble beginnings, remaining true to yourself and what you want in life! More power to you and blessings to your beautiful kid ( I laugh so hard when you used to call him little savage) and your supportive and talented hubby!

[@believeinfaith2036]

Love it,. My idol that got me back into speardiving,.always a pleasure to see,.

[@drone__scapes2774]

Look forward to these vids every Thursday 😄

[@pamgraham3817]

My Aunt & I use to forage...fiddle heads, oyster shrooms, & dandelion greens to name a few...thank you !

[@mist8086]

Omg ho'io salad!!! My favorite. That looks so ono! I love to put kamaboko in mine and usually just some patis and soy, that's it. Simple and delicious! Looking forward to our next adventure! Happy New Year to you and your Ohana!

[@j-rocd9507]

At 6:00 I think Buddy is trying to replicate what he sees. Mom gathering and chopping vegetables to eat.

[@hannahmindo7015]

Ahahaha couldn’t stop laughing at Justin calling you out for not being prepared 😂 Thank you for not editing all of that out, purely authentic content

[@brendonyoungbearurdanivia6264]

Such amazing videos. I hope that you guys are staying safe. Keep it up. ❤

[@GreyJervoso]

wouldn't be a complete video without the "not our dog" hahaha also i love how you let buddy be you do not hover too much

[@bootylucios4424]

Great video as always 🖤🥺

[@chasekamanaalconcelcantibe7529]

Aloha Ka Kou. Mahalo for sharing all your videos.

[@robertmathurin739]

Buddy b.k.a,,The Outdoors Baby,,😁,,makes the Sound of a turtle dove,,🇱🇨👍🏿♥️

[@jamesgonda3785]

that is soo radical my eyes are bleeding green from eating one tablespoon 😎🤙

[@bugati808]

Keep up the good vibes kimie always liking the videos

[@redwood9741]

Always great and entertaining videos..thank you from POW.

[@eugeniekhay8548]

"Hi, not our 🐕😂😂got me cracking 🤣

[@n1cam1]

Omg that looks bombbbb

[@junsalado8140]

Love it! We call it here 'pako' in our part of the world

[@cathyborja1406]

I grew up eating this but we had to buy it from the market. We call this pako in the Phil. You can also cooked this with coconut milk with some dried fish 😋

[@leannecuster1490]

So cool to see Buddy doing what you were doing when you were his age or learning same thing only way it stays

[@yamas420]

Anyway you can make asparagus you can substitute with pahole fern. Try with ocean salad and namasu🤙

[@ssantos718]

I LOVE warabi! I always get excited about getting to eat it when visit my grams on the Big Island ♥️

[@leannecuster1490]

Yes

[@denshizzle0517]

That's my favourite.. We call is Pako Salad here in the Philippines.. We put salted egg tho and dressing is usually Vinegar, sesame oil and sugar.

[@onekewlbraddah8460]

Buddy does so well eating greens!

[@koltenasato5718]

I love your videos ! Your diving inspired mee

[@ilisapecidriso9524]

We love wild ferns too 🥰😊 We call it ota here in Fiji.

[@prettyblissful]

Fiddlehead ferns are only available for a few weeks where I live in the late summer. I remember seeing them when we were out for hikes in Kauai growing wild.

[@SuperLadyLei]

So cute buddy, Salad looks delis Kimi

[@kimb7856]

That’s awesome! I didn’t know you could have opened fiddle heads, I’ve only ever seen them sautéed closed :)

[@calvintmakiung3021]

Thank you for awesome video and the recipe kimi

[@romeomendoza50]

Mean da salad, I miss those days of hiking and looking for it for my mom too !,

[@Kischa07]

Okay seriously I always say this is the best episode! But today’s one made me smile so much... from Tazi making his appearance with the mail lady to... Kimi: Does anyone else get this happy foraging from the source in the rain? Next clip: Buddy with his sweet smile!!! Then, nice song Buddy...oh we gotta shock these. #momlife. AND DENNNNN I’m not so sure of myself... GOD you’re irritating Justin! Kimi you are so so relatable. I Love love love pohole salad! And am not craving it except I’ll be foraging at Times! 🤣 SUPER stoked you ended it that way... I was gonna say this salad is also super ono the next day!!! Keep these episodes coming... Thursday is not complete without it! Dis Maui Mama so appreciates it!!

[@3000gtwelder]

The adventures of "Not our dog" haha!

[@michaelwittkopp3379]

I think you have more "not my dogs" than anyone else I know. 🤣😅😂😄

[@clinteastwood5718]

I absolutley love fresh forage dishes; although we have slightly different ingredients.

[@cartel7216]

beautiful landscape!! **Daydreaming in Tennessee** SMH!!

[@jamesrudolph9054]

We got something similar here in Aotearoa we call it piko piko we use it in boil up .

[@angelofgod7386]

Hi Kimmi I love this episode, please do more of Hawaii edibles