🇰🇮 I-Kiribati Cuisine

Boiled Breadfruit

Plain Boiled Breadfruit

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 229 kcal

Ripe breadfruit peeled and boiled until tender, then served as the primary starch alongside fish dishes. The foundation of every I-Kiribati meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe breadfruit
  • Water for boiling
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 1 Select a ripe breadfruit that gives slightly when pressed. Peel the thick green skin with a sharp knife.
  2. 2 Cut the peeled breadfruit into quarters and remove the spongy core from each piece.
  3. 3 Place quarters in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. 4 Reduce to medium and boil for twenty to twenty-five minutes until a fork slides easily into the flesh.
  5. 5 Drain and let cool slightly before slicing into thick rounds or wedges.
  6. 6 Serve warm alongside fish and coconut cream dishes as the starchy base of the meal.

Did You Know?

A single breadfruit tree can produce up to 200 fruits per year, making it one of the most productive food sources on Kiribati atolls.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/i-kiribati/boiled-breadfruit/