Breadfruit Chips Part 1 | Taste of Trini

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini offers a similar texture while being lower in calories.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and widely available.

Cut the breadfruit down the center and remove the seeds.

Peel the breadfruit and cut out any bad spots.

Slice the breadfruit into thin strips for chips, adjusting thickness based on preference.

Wash the shadow benny leaves and break them up.

Blend the shadow benny leaves, garlic, and hot pepper with a little water to create a seasoning mix.

Add salt to the seasoning mix and combine well using hands.

Coat the breadfruit slices with the seasoning mix, ensuring they are well covered.

Let the seasoned breadfruit sit for about 1 hour to absorb flavors (optional).

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Fry the breadfruit slices for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the fried chips and drain excess oil on paper towels.

Optionally, add extra salt on top after frying and serve with a dipping sauce.

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