Simple Breadfruit Chips Recipe
Fried breadfruit chips are tasty fried treats that are a nice substitute for potato fries. To make breadfruit chips, simply cut the fruit thinly and deep fry until golden brown and crispy. Salt and season them and you’ll have yourself a new favorite chip recipe.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 600 g breadfruit
- salt
- seasoning like black pepper, oregano, paprika, Caribbean green seasoning (optional)
- water
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut out the breadfruit stem.
- Place the fruit stem-side down on a napkin.
- Leave to drain for an hour.
- Peel the breadfruit.
- Cut into quarters.
- Cut out the center and discard.
- Rinse and place in salted water.
- Slice each breadfruit piece into thin chips.
- Place a large pot on medium heat.
- Add enough oil for deep frying.
- Allow to heat up for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Dry the chips with paper towels.
- Add the chips to the hot oil.
- Turn the chips after 2 - 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Continue turning until the chips are golden brown and crispy (total frying about 10 minutes).
- Remove breadfruit chips from the oil.
- Place on paper napkins to drain.
- Sprinkle salt and your choice of seasoning.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces.
