Breadfruit Dishes

Name: Jamaican Breadfruit Chips
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 2–3 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1 firm breadfruit; Pinch of salt; Coconut oil (or preferred frying oil)

Breadfruit is Jamaica’s workhorse starch. Roast it for smokiness, fry for a crisp edge, boil for something soft and simple, or slice into easy chips.

Delicious Fried Breadfruit Recipe

Prep 5 min · Cook ~10 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

Fresh roasted breadfruit
Salt to taste
Cooking oil

Directions

Peel the roasted breadfruit and remove the core; slice evenly.
Heat oil over medium heat.
Fry slices until golden brown on both sides; drain and salt lightly.

Tips and Tricks

Use medium heat so the centers warm through as the outside crisps.

Excellent alongside ackee and saltfish or callaloo.

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Roasted Breadfruit Recipe

Prep 5 min · Roast ~1 hr · Serves 4–6

Ingredients

1 mature breadfruit (yellow flesh)

Directions

Roast whole over charcoal or directly on a gas burner, turning as it chars, ~1 hour.
When steam escapes at the stem, remove from heat and cut around the stem.
Scoop out the core, peel off charred skin, and slice to serve.

Tips and Tricks

Char = flavor. Rotate often for even roasting without burning through.

Boiled Breadfruit

Prep 10 min · Boil ~35 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

1 firm, young breadfruit
Salt, to taste

Directions

Peel and quarter; remove the core.
Slice very thinly for even cooking.
Boil in salted water ~35 minutes until tender; drain and serve hot.

Tips and Tricks

Add a pat of butter or drizzle of coconut oil before serving.

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Jamaican Breadfruit Chips

Experience the authentic taste of Jamaica with our crispy and delicious breadfruit chips recipe. Perfect as a snack or a side dish, these chips are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this popular Jamaican treat right in your kitchen.

Prep ~30 min · Fry ~8 min · Serves 2–3

Ingredients

1 firm breadfruit, fresh and ripe
A pinch of salt
Coconut oil (or your preferred frying oil)

Cooking Directions

Follow these simple steps to make perfectly crispy breadfruit chips:

Peel the breadfruit carefully.
Cut it into quarters and remove the hard core.
Slice the breadfruit into very thin pieces for extra crispiness.
Soak the slices in lightly salted water for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Drain the slices thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
Heat the coconut oil in a deep fryer or pan until hot.
Fry the slices quickly until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately for the best crunch.

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