Fried Breadfruit Chips

Name: Fried Breadfruit Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: I-Kiribati
Ingredients: 1 firm, slightly unripe breadfruit; Coconut oil for frying; Sea salt

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Crispy Breadfruit Slices

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 252 kcal

Firm breadfruit sliced thin and fried in coconut oil until golden and crispy. A popular modern snack that transforms the everyday staple into something irresistible.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 34.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

deep pan or pot slotting spoon knife or mandoline

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper cone or plate

Garnishes: sea salt

Accompaniments: fresh coconut water

Instructions

1
Select a slightly unripe breadfruit that is still firm. Peel and remove the core.
2
Slice the breadfruit into thin rounds about three millimeters thick using a sharp knife or mandoline.
3
Heat coconut oil in a deep pan to about 175 degrees Celsius. Test with a small piece; it should sizzle immediately.
4
Fry breadfruit slices in small batches for three to four minutes per batch, turning once, until golden and crispy.
5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a rack or clean cloth.
6
Sprinkle with sea salt while still hot. Serve immediately as a snack or alongside fish dishes.

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Did You Know?

Breadfruit chips have become so popular in South Tarawa that small vendors sell bags of them at markets as an alternative to imported potato chips.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep pan or pot
slotting spoon
knife or mandoline

Garnishing

sea salt

Accompaniments

fresh coconut water

The Story Behind Fried Breadfruit Chips

Fried breadfruit chips represent the creative modern adaptation of Kiribati most ancient staple food. While traditional preparations of breadfruit involve boiling or baking, the introduction of cooking oil and frying techniques brought this crispy transformation. Young I-Kiribati entrepreneurs have turned breadfruit chips into a small business, selling bags at local markets and competing with expensive imported snacks. This innovation shows how traditional foods can be reimagined to stay relevant in contemporary island life.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed afternoon snack 📜 Origins: Modern adaptation

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