How To Make Breadfruit balls (Boulette) Lame Veritab

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper is milder and lower in calories, while jalapeño is often cheaper.

Peel and chop breadfruit into chunks.

Boil breadfruit in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain and mash the breadfruit until smooth.

In a bowl, combine mashed breadfruit with flour, salt, black pepper, and baking powder.

Add minced garlic, chopped onion, green onions, thyme, and lime juice to the mixture.

Mix until well combined, adding water as needed to form a thick batter.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop tablespoons of the batter and carefully drop into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with a dipping sauce or enjoy plain.

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