Primitive Technology: Polynesian Arrowroot Hashbrown

Primitive Technology: Polynesian Arrowroot Hashbrown

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I made a hashbrown from Polynesian arrowroot. A hashbrown is typically made from potatoes where it is mashed and baked on a pan. Here I made it from wild growing Polynesian arrow root instead of potato. I'd made Polynesian arrowroot starch before but this time I cooked the mash along with the starch. It made a sort of gelatinous pancake, similar to dishes made with cassava. The mash needed soaking in water to eliminate bitter compounds that make it unpalatable. The pancake was starchy and still slightly bitter due to time constraints but would taste better if soaked and drained more times. It would make a good famine food if none other were available as the starch is high in energy.

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[primitivetechnology]

I cooked the whole mash from the arrowroot instead of just the starch like I did last time. It was still a bit bitter and could have had a few more rinses in water but was ok. Interestingly I found a "dead" eel down stream of the processing area but when I came back the next day it was gone. Then I saw the same eel further upstream. I think the poison may also stun fish but am not sure of it. If so it could be used as a fishing poison as well.

[mglenadel]

That's the most "well, it's food" face I've ever seen.

[keving]

"The pot is filled with water again to wash away more poison."

Not gonna lie John you're not really selling me on this arrowroot stuff.

[snedaja]

Don’t forget turn on captions!! He details every aspect of what he is doing. The goat!!

[tintruong]

This guy must be one of the most beloved creators on this platform. No drama or anything alike, just straight up knowledge.

[Fogmeister]

“I didn’t get sick” is the highest compliment. 😂

[PetWessman]

”After 3 days it doesn’t taste bitter” and ”but I didn’t get sick” - really puts into perspective the amount of work and perseverence ancient humans did. Today we know taccalin is in the tubers. Back then it must’ve been ”We ate it and old Granny died, but I just had a stomachache and threw up a lot. So this time we rinsed it and the stomachache wasn’t so bad. Big brother says his stomach didn’t hurt at all. If we rinse it more, maybe my stomach won’t hurt either”.

[Krohnos]

Can't believe he's so close to developing the silicon microprocessor

[axellmoncada]

A lot of people may imitate what this man is doing but he will remain as the original survival vlogger. He is the epitome of pure dedication and has been true to his content ever since. I will never get tired of watching his videos. Solid fan here since 2015.

[darkside]

Remeber this man was one of the first ones that did primitive videos on youtube. All others imitiate after. Legend.

[akar]

"Dad, can we have hash-browns for breakfast?"

"Sure, that'll be 3-5 business days."

[jamesmin]

"... but I didn't get sick" LOL. I love how nonchalant that line is. You are the ONLY primitive technology master!!!

[DavidLeeKersey]

2 hours to collect 10 tubers, and now you know why farming was such a game changer.

[frithfiver]

I love how your content is the antithesis of the over-the-top, fast-paced content that is so popular today. We need this now more than ever

[fostermoody]

This makes me so thankful to the hundreds of generations of ancient peruvians who selectively bred the potato from a bitter, poisonous tuber fit only for desperate times into the delicious butter delivery system it is today.

[esteriistiel]

really puts in perspective how important agriculture and selective breeding was to just be able to eat enough every day

[spaceymonk]

In traditional Polynesian practices, Tacca leontopetaloides (Arrowroot plant in the video) has been used to capture eels. The toxic properties are utilized by placing crushed or processed plant parts into water sources where eels are present. The toxins irritate the eels, causing them to surface or become easier to catch.

[jameshowarth]

Always a pleasure to watch these videos!

[rpprogrammer]

Do you know what I like best about your channel? You don't speak. You just show. I can make my own thoughts about it and just sit and relax. I'm impressed by your skills. Watching your videos is very relaxing to me as a person, who is always surrounded by modern technology. Thanks for your work!

[anonony]

I just pulled a whole bunch of creeping vines out of my yard and realized I have all the material to make my own baskets so here I am weaving baskets in the middle of my house thanks to you. Cheers!