Breadfruit Chips Tuvalu

Name: Breadfruit Chips Tuvalu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tuvaluan
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 crispy. A popular atoll 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

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 go-to movie snack on Tuvalu's community movie nights.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep pot

Garnishing

lime

The Story Behind Breadfruit Chips Tuvalu

Breadfruit is one of Tuvalu's most important crops. Frying into chips is a modern adaptation.

The crispy chips are addictive and flavorful.

Breadfruit chips are a favorite across all of Tuvalu's atolls.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack 📜 Origins: Modern

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