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🇧🇧 Breadfruit Cou-Cou 🇧🇧 (BAJAN STYLE)

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Breadfruit Cou-Cou

Cultural Context

Breadfruit Cou-Cou is a traditional Barbadian dish that showcases the island's local produce, particularly breadfruit, a staple food introduced from the Pacific Islands. Cou-Cou is often served with flying fish, embodying the spirit of Barbadian cuisine, which emphasizes fresh, local ingredients. Today, it is enjoyed at family gatherings and festive occasions, reflecting a deep connection to Barbadian heritage and culinary practices.

BarbadianBBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 large breadfruit
1 cup grated onion
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup warm milk
1 cup stock from the cooked breadfruit

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa flour adds protein and is gluten-free.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

1

Cut the breadfruit into chunks and peel the skin off.

2

Cut out the heart of the breadfruit and slice it into thinner pieces to help it cook faster.

3

Rinse the breadfruit pieces and add them to a pot with water and salt.

4

Cover the pot and cook the breadfruit until tender.

5

Transfer the cooked breadfruit to a mixing bowl while it's still hot.

6

Add some of the cooking water, chopped onion, and milk to the breadfruit.

7

Mash the mixture to the desired consistency, adding more milk as needed.

8

Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

9

Transfer the mashed breadfruit to a serving dish.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potsaucepanpotato mashermixing spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Cou-CouBreadfruit Cou-Cou

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