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Breadfruit Balls

Cultural Context

Breadfruit Balls are a popular Jamaican snack, often enjoyed at parties and gatherings. The dish showcases the versatility of breadfruit, a staple in Caribbean cuisine, where it's often boiled, roasted, or fried. These fritters are celebrated for their crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior, making them a delightful treat that reflects the island's culinary heritage. Today, variations can be found throughout the Caribbean, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

JamaicanJMappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
breadfruit
chopped peppers
spring onions
garlic
complete seasoning
adobo
salt
curry powder
1 egg
milk
water
breadcrumbs
vegetable oil

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while maintaining structure.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper offers sweetness.

1

Cook the breadfruit until tender, then allow it to cool slightly.

2

Peel the breadfruit and mash it using a fork.

3

Add chopped peppers, spring onions, and garlic to the mashed breadfruit.

4

Season the mixture with complete seasoning, adobo, salt, and curry powder.

5

In a separate bowl, mix 1 egg with a splash of milk to create a batter.

6

Add the egg and milk batter to the breadfruit mixture and mix well, using a fork or your hands.

7

Coat your hands with water, scoop some of the mixture, and roll it into a ball.

8

Roll the breadfruit balls in breadcrumbs until fully coated.

9

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until hot, then add the breadfruit balls to fry.

10

Fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels or a paper bag.

11

Cut one open to show the crispy outside and soft inside.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

potforkmixing bowlpaper towelsZiploc bag

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Breadfruit FrittersFried Breadfruit

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