How I Make Breadfruit Balls | @SpiceIslandCooking473

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.

Remove the stem from the breadfruit.

Cut the breadfruit in half, then into quarters.

Peel the quarters of the breadfruit.

Rinse the peeled breadfruit well.

Place the breadfruit in a pot and cover with water, adding salt generously for flavor.

Cover the pot and cook the breadfruit until it's nice and soft, checking with a fork.

Once soft, add the breadfruit to a bowl while it's still hot and mash it.

Allow the mashed breadfruit to cool slightly while still warm.

Add in chopped pimento peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, parsley, chives, and thyme to the mashed breadfruit.

Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are well incorporated.

Add in a slightly beaten egg to help with moisture and binding.

Mix until everything is well combined.

Roll the mixture into balls, making them to your desired size.

Coat each breadfruit ball in homemade breadcrumbs, rolling them around to cover evenly.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, adjusting to medium-low as needed.

Once the oil is hot (indicated by bubbles), carefully place the breadfruit balls in the oil, frying in batches.

Fry the balls until golden brown, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.

Remove the fried balls and let them drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with hot pepper sauce or ketchup as desired.

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