
Everyday meals
Breadfruit cou-cou
A Barbadian cou-cou variation where boiled, mashed breadfruit replaces part of the cornmeal. A smooth, slightly starchy mash traditionally served with fish and meat in sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Base
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the breadfruit into large chunks, remove the skin and core, then boil it in salted water for 20 minutes until tender.
- Drain, keeping 300 ml of the cooking water, then roughly mash it with a fork or pestle.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until golden, then add them to the breadfruit mash.
- Return everything to the pan with the reserved cooking water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add the cornmeal while stirring vigorously until you get a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides.
- Shape into a dome and serve hot with your accompaniment of choice.
Variations and tips
With what you can find here. Breadfruit is rare: use potatoes instead, keeping the same method.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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