🇼🇸 Samoan Cuisine

Ulu Umu

Roasted Breadfruit

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 245 kcal

Whole breadfruit roasted in the umu earth oven until the exterior chars and the interior becomes creamy and starchy, with a flavor between potato and fresh bread.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Select a breadfruit that is firm with some give when pressed.
  2. 2 If using umu, place whole breadfruit directly on hot stones. If using oven, bake at 190C.
  3. 3 Roast 45-60 min, turning occasionally, until skin is charred and a skewer slides in easily.
  4. 4 Let cool slightly. Cut in half and remove the core.
  5. 5 Slice into wedges and serve with coconut cream and salt.

Did You Know?

A single breadfruit tree can produce up to 200 fruits per year, and Samoan families traditionally plant one for each child born.