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5 Dishes You Can Make at Home with Breadfruit

Have you ever wondered about the dishes you can make at home with breadfruit? Scientists suggest that the breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis) originates from the tropical regions of New Guinea, the West Indies, and the Philippines. However, today, it is more popular across Asia, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and countries around the Pacific islands.

The Artocarpus altilis tree is a wholesome food filled with tons of nutrients, especially carbohydrates, vitamins C, B5, B1, and proteins.

Over the years, farmers in the West Indies, New Guinea, the South Pacific, and other tropical regions where breadfruit is a staple food, make lots of money annually from growing breadfruit. Not only do they earn from growing breadfruit, these countries has delectable dishes made out of it, including the 5 on our list.

You can enjoy breadfruits for that extra boost to your immune system, hair, skin, and even bone growth with these 5 dishes you can make at home.

What Can You Make at Home with Breadfruit?

From the Caribbean to Central America and all parts of Southeast Asia, people from different cultures have found several ways to enjoy breadfruit. Like jackfruit, both the ripe and unripe breadfruit can be turned into varieties of food.

There is the seeded breadfruit and the seedless variety. You can peel them and cook the back till it’s edible. You can boil the seed or just grind it into breadfruit flour. Even root cuttings have some medicinal properties. These and more are the reasons why the National Tropical Botanical Garden believes that this plant, especially its original tree, is essential to ending world hunger.

The ripe fruits are sweet with a distinctively starchy taste. Its texture resembles that of potatoes and plantains. The exterior of the ripe fruit is ugly-brown. Ideally, you shouldn’t eat it raw, but if you must, it is best to eat the overripe ones, which taste like freshly baked bread.

Pacific islanders and people in Central America often allow their breadfruit to ferment, after which they’d turn it into a mash. Alternatively, they could cook and bake it with coconut milk, sugar, and butter. They also have meal recipes where they cook different breadfruit varieties with meats and other fruits.

Breadfruit fritters are a popular street snack In Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a popular curry recipe prepared with coconut milk and a host of spices.

You can also use breadfruit flour to make pancakes, waffles, pastries, bread, and crepes, which is perfect for anyone on a gluten-free diet. However, this article shares with you 5 easy dishes you can make at home with breadfruit.

1. Homemade Breadfruit Nachos and Chips

Breadfruit Nachos dishes recipe OjaExpress

You can use breadfruit to make exotic and delicious chips. They won’t be as thin as conventional chips, but when you deep-fry them until golden brown, you can enjoy that same crispy texture.

To make these chips, it is best to use freshly chopped breadfruits. Slice them into bite size apple-like wedges, and marinate for one hour with a blend of vinegar, chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. If you don’t want spices, you can always use plain salt.

What if you want to turn them into nachos? Even better! Grate mozzarella cheese, dice a few green peppers, and sprinkle over the breadfruit chips. Next, fry it for 10 minutes.

You can also make a cheese sauce by blending and heating mozzarella, apple cider, coconut milk, onion powder, and olive oil to serve with your delightful dish of breadfruit nachos.

2.  Breadfruit Pie

 

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Pie is everyone’s favorite. So, you can spice up your next gathering of friends and family by making some breadfruit pie.

To make it, you still need to:

  • Cut your breadfruit into apple-like wedges and then peel off the skin.
  • Remove the spongy center, so you’d have only the meaty breadfruit.
  • Place in a pot and boil them until tender.
  • In another pan, cook your spicy sauce using evaporated milk, scotch bonnet pepper, dry mustard, and parsley. Also add black pepper, nutmeg, onions, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until you have a thick sauce.
  • Next, layer the sliced breadfruit and the cheese sauce in a pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, and you’ll have a succulent dish of breadfruit pie.

3.  Breadfruit Pancakes

 

5 dishes you can make at home with breadfruit -Breadfruit Pancakes recipe OjaExpress

Pancakes never go out of season. If you have ripe or slightly ripe breadfruit, they are perfect for this delicious dish. However, these pancakes won’t look as fluffy and pretty as traditional pancakes, but they are extra mushy.

  • Again, chop the fruits, peel off the skin, and get rid of the soft center.
  • Next, scoop out the flesh and place it in a blender.
  • Add eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, milk, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
  • Blend until you get a uniform consistency.
  • Now fry batter as you would your regular pancakes.

You can enjoy this food with a drizzle of syrup or any other toppings.

4.   Breadfruit Tacos

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You can use breadfruit as a shell for your tacos. Breadfruits make the perfect gluten-free shells and you can fill them with anything you like. They don’t follow the traditional taco look, but they are crispy and delicious.

The best breadfruit varieties for this dish are the newly ripe ones. Here’s how to make it.

  • Cook your breadfruit for about 30 minutes in water and then slice it into thin rounds.
  • Remove the skin and fold it into taco shells. You might need toothpicks to hold the tacos in place.
  • Now deep-fry by submerging them in a pan.

If you want it spicy, you can marinate it in a mixture of apple cider vinegar, lime juice, spices, and salt. Fry them until they are golden brown and you now have your freshly made taco shell.

You can fill the shell with any edible of your choice. If you want to enjoy a local tropical fusion, fill it with avocado slices, corn tortillas, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro.

5.   Breadfruits Puffs

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Breadfruit puffs are the ultimate great-tasting dish you can make at home. These deep-fried balls make excellent snacks and desserts. You can even have them for breakfast with a side of your favorite sauce.

Here’s how to make your breadfruits puffs:

  • Firstly, chop them into medium-sized wedges and cook for about 40 minutes. Allow them to cool just a little, then remove the skin and core.
  • Now, mash them properly while they’re still warm.
  • After mashing, add all the seasonings you need. We recommend using diced green peppers, onions, nutmeg, chives, parsley, and milk.
  • Mix thoroughly, until you have a dough consistency.
  • Now make balls with wet hands and coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Deep fry until golden brown. You can also use an air-fryer.
  • Now serve your breadfruit puff with any sauce you like.

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Breadfruits are healthy, tasty, and incredibly delightful. You can use them to make many delightful dishes using simple recipes. With breadfruits, you can feel free to experiment. Now shop all the ingredients you need for your breadfruit delicacy on OjaExpress, and you may just create your own signature recipe. You can also explore more Island recipes with our article about Caribbean dishes.

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