Breadfruit Chips Tonga

Name: Breadfruit Chips Tonga
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tongan
Ingredients: 1 firm breadfruit; Oil for frying; Salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Lime juice; 1/4 tsp chili; Paper towels; 1 tsp sugar

Breadfruit Chips (BRED-froot chips)

Crispy Fried Breadfruit

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 183 kcal

Thin breadfruit slices fried until golden and crispy. A popular snack.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 7.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

deep pot knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: basket

Garnishes: lime

Ingredients

1 firm breadfruit
Oil for frying
Salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Lime juice
1/4 tsp chili
Paper towels
1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1
Peel and thinly slice breadfruit.
2
Heat oil to 180C.
3
Fry in batches until golden.
4
Drain on paper towels.
5
Season with salt, garlic, chili.
6
Serve with lime.

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Did You Know?

Breadfruit chips are the Tongan equivalent of potato chips and are eaten at every gathering.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep pot
knife

Garnishing

lime

The Story Behind Breadfruit Chips Tonga

Breadfruit has been a staple in Tonga for thousands of years. Frying into chips is a modern adaptation.

The crispy, flavorful chips are addictively crunchy.

Breadfruit chips represent the creative evolution of traditional ingredients.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack 📜 Origins: Modern

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