This page provides information regarding some of the common foods consumed by the Poku'vonai of the Poku Saeruo Degonjo.
Learn more about the Buvory (Lizard), the clan's primary meat source.
Kywiqor (kīwēkhōr) or Meat Bugs are large insects that looked like scarabs, about three inches in length. They were discovered after the Norka (The Exodus). They are high in protein and when properly prepared actually have a texture like meat. Kywigor flavoring is one of the flavors of Clan Giana'alio (Nutrient Paste).
Laminwiqor'ka (lămēnwēkhōr-kă) or Large meat animal is a bovine animal resembling the bison. These heavy animals are milked, and their milk is made into fragrant cheese or sour yogurt, or they are butchered for their meat. Laminwiqor'ka meat is rich in protein and iron, and expert Clan Chefs can do much to enhance their flavor with cooking techniques.
Voqmetao is an large avian that was found in the forests on Âmuar (Dream).
These are the common variety of fruits available to the Poku'vonai.
The ymyvitdâmu, or white fruit, resembles a white grape but is larger, typically measuring 4.27 cm (1.68 in) in diameter. The fruit grows in clusters of 20-35. The fruit has a flavor comparable to ginger. The ymyvitdâmu is a plant that the Poku'vonai brought with them during the Norka (The Exodus). This fruit is eaten raw, and is also prepared as part of other food dishes or salad. The ymyvitdâmu is also used to make an alcohol called Ymy Wine.
The ikovitdâmu, or red fruit, resembles the apple. The inside of the fruit is deep read. The fruit actually starts out white, but slowly turns red from the bottom up. This is why it sometimes called fauvitdâmu or blood fruit. The ikovitdâmu is a plant that the Poku'vonai brought with them during the Norka (The Exodus).
The ponavitdâmu or orange fruit, resembles the Terran tomato in shape and size. The fruit's flavor is similar to chili pepper. The plant was discovered during the Great Exodus, and taken with the fleet because of its rapid growth cycle. This fruit is eaten raw and prepared, the seeds from it are dried and used as a seasoning.
The voluvitdâmu or purple fruit, resembles the Terran pear in shape and flavor, but has a dark purple skin like an eggplant, and the interior is a pinkish pulp. The plant was discovered during the Norka (The Exodus) and taken as a way of expanding the diversity of the Poku'vonai diet.
The unavitdâmu or brown fruit, these nuts resemble Terran walnuts. They are currently the only type of nuts the Poku'vonai consume. They were brought with them during the Great Exodus. The nut has a rich almost meaty smell and taste.
The amavitdâmu or blue fruit, resembles the strawberry in size and shape, but is a deep blue.
The Damui is a versatile plant that they clan brought from birth world. It produces wide long leaves, a seeded fruit. Its uses are as follows:
The ikâvitdâmu or ground fruit, is a tuber that the clan use as their one of their primary starch sources. It resembles the Terran Yam. The Poku'vonai variant grow to about 1 meter in length.
The vitnodamu or grass offspring, is the Poku'vonai equivalent of wheat. It is the second starch the Poku'vonai consume.
The vitnokya or water grass is a strain of rice the Poku'vonai use. The current strain is one they acquired in the Kikyo Sector to replace their strain that was wiped out by a disease.