Jamaican Breadfruit Rundown
This Jamaican breadfruit rundown is creamy and bursting with flavors! Breadfruit chunks are cooked in an incredibly delicious coconut sauce seasoned with onion, garlic, thyme, bell pepper, scallion, allspice, and Scotch bonnet pepper. This will be one of the most delicious recipes you will ever make!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 29kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium breadfruit
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper cut into slices
- 1 green onion chopped
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper whole, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 15-ounce can coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash breadfruit, cut in half vertically going through the stem.cut in quarters using a sharp knife.
- Cut out the core of the breadfruit and discard, peel the skin and cut the white flesh into chunks.
- Place breadfruit chunks into a large pot, add cold water and bring to a boil on medium-high heat, reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until breadfruit is fork-tender.
- While breadfruit chunks are boiling, prepare the seasonings, heat oil on medium heat, add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, bell pepper, green onions, thyme, tomatoes, Creole Seasoning, allspice, and Scotch bonnet pepper cook until fragrant about 2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk, salt, cooked breadfruit, and stir. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook until sauce thickens, about 7-10 minutes, serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose a medium-sized green and firm breadfruit to ensure the right texture; avoid ripe, sweet ones.
- When handling Scotch bonnet peppers, wear gloves and be cautious not to touch your face. For less heat, use fewer peppers or milder varieties.
- To prepare the breadfruit, cut it into quarters after removing the core and skin. Have water with lemon juice nearby to rinse sticky hands.
- Boil the breadfruit until fork-tender, avoiding overcooking to maintain the desired texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg