Fish and Breadfruit Stew
Fish Breadfruit Stew (fish BRED-froot stoo)
Fish and Breadfruit in Coconut
Chunks of fish and breadfruit simmered in coconut milk with garlic and onion. Hearty one-pot meal.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Saute onion and garlic in oil until fragrant.
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2
Add breadfruit cubes and coconut milk.
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3
Simmer 15 minutes until breadfruit softens.
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4
Add fish pieces.
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5
Cook 10 more minutes until fish is flaky.
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6
Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Did You Know?
This stew combines the two most important traditional foods on Nauru: fish from the reef and breadfruit from the land.
Chef's Notes
The Story Behind Fish and Breadfruit Stew
This stew represents the traditional Nauruan diet in a single pot. Fish from the surrounding reef and breadfruit from island trees were the two pillars of subsistence before imported foods arrived.
Coconut milk ties the two ingredients together into a creamy, satisfying stew that has nourished islanders for centuries.
The dish embodies the self-sufficient food culture that sustained Nauru before phosphate mining changed everything.
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