Breadfruit in Butter Sauce Recipe
Breadfruit in Butter Sauce Recipe is a classic for good reason — breadfruit does most of the work, and the method is rewarding enough for a weeknight. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Level Hard
Ingredients
- ½ Breadfruit
- ½ Chopped Onion
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 125 g Butter
- 3 Chopped Onion
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- 500 ml Tinned Tomatos
- 3 tbsp Parsley
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 250 ml Water
- Red Pepper Paste
- Garnish Parsley
Method
- Captain William Bligh was chosen to lead an expedition to the South Seas to bring the breadfruit to the Caribbean.
- His devotion to the breadfruit saplings and neglect of his crew’s water needs lead to the famous “Mutiny on the Bounty” on his first attempt. Cast overboard; Captain Bligh made his way hundreds of miles to safety in an open boat.
- On his second attempt in 1793, he sailed into Jamaica’s Port Royal Harbour with a ship so crowded with beautiful leafy breadfruit saplings that the Jamaicans rowed out toward “the ship that has bush.”
- Today large, lush breadfruit trees grow throughout the Caribbean, bearing the football-like starchy staple that has kept hunger away from many a door. Breadfruit may be difficult to find outside the Caribbean.
- You will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 medium breadfruit
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 oz/125g butter
- 3 medium onions, cut into rings
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
- 1 medium 16floz/500ml tin whole tomatoes, drained and sliced
- 1/4 cup or 3 tablespoons parsley, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup 8oz or 250ml water
- Red pepper sauce to taste.
- Garnish: fresh parsley, chopped.
- Cut the breadfruit, remove the seeds in the core, and peel. Boil in salted water with a little onion and oil, over high heat until tender and drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan and lightly brown the onion rings. Add the garlic, tomatoes, parsley, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Continue to sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the water, bring to the boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the cooled breadfruit and place it in a serving dish. Pour the butter sauce over the breadfruit.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Tips for the best Breadfruit in Butter Sauce Recipe
- Keep the simmer gentle. A hard boil toughens breadfruit and drives off the liquid too fast.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
- This is a 21-step recipe, so set up your workspace in the order the steps use it.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Slow cooker: brown everything first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours instead of simmering.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Breadfruit in Butter Sauce Recipe ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
What can I substitute for breadfruit?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Breadfruit in Butter Sauce Recipe recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 14 ingredients and 21 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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