CARIBBEAN DISHES

 I call this one..soft, creamy, comforting. Ohh la la I love me some breadfruit…boil, roast, fry, bake..anyhow ha!

In this recipe we will be doing a nice creamy breadfruit with coconut flavour. Let’s dive into it!

Prep Time: 20–25 minutes

Serves: 2–3

 Ingredients

1 medium breadfruit (peeled, core removed, cubed)

1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for richness)or

 a pack of coconut powder

1 tbsp butter or coconut oil

1 small onion (finely chopped)

1 clove garlic (minced)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

 Flavor Boost (Caribbean warmth)

½ tsp thyme

pinch of allspice

½ tsp paprika

optional: tiny Scotch bonnet (for a gentle kick)

Optional Breakfast Add-ons

sautéed shrimp 

scrambled eggs 

slices of avocado 

 Method

Boil the breadfruit

Add cubed breadfruit to a pot of salted water

Boil for about 10–12 minutes until tender

Drain and set aside

Build your flavor base

In a pan:

Melt butter or heat coconut oil

Add onion + garlic

Sauté until soft and fragrant.

Add spices

Stir in thyme, paprika, allspice

Let it bloom for about 30 seconds

Bring it together

Add boiled breadfruit

Pour in coconut milk or

Coconut powder + 1 cup water stirred

Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes

Light mash (important texture step)

Use a spoon or fork to:  lightly mash some of the breadfruit

This creates: creamy texture, chunky bites (not mushy)

Final seasoning

Add salt & pepper to taste

Optional: tiny Scotch bonnet for heat

Serve

Serve warm in a bowl 

Eat as in or add some scrambled egg/tofu (for the vegans)

avocado slices 

Sprinkle some parsley on top

Enjoy!!