JAMAICAN OVEN ROAST AND FRY BREADFRUIT RECIPE

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Plantains offer a similar texture and flavor profile.

Clean the breadfruit by washing it thoroughly.

Pat the breadfruit dry with paper towels.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (about 200°C).

Rub a little pure vegetable oil on the breadfruit to prevent it from drying out.

Make an X cut on the top of the breadfruit to help it cook evenly.

Place the breadfruit in a baking tray to catch any excess sap.

Bake the breadfruit in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, checking occasionally.

After baking, flip the breadfruit to ensure even cooking.

Let the baked breadfruit cool for about an hour before cutting.

Remove the stem from the middle of the breadfruit.

Peel the skin off the breadfruit carefully, going about an inch deep.

Cut the breadfruit into wedges or rounds.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan until hot.

Sprinkle salt over the breadfruit pieces before frying.

Fry the breadfruit pieces for 6 to 10 minutes until golden brown, turning them as needed.

Remove the fried breadfruit and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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