Everyday meals

Jilōk

A fermented breadfruit paste wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a traditional earth oven. It is tangy, dense and keeps well, making it a precious food of the islands.

2 h
6 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

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Instructions

Peel the breadfruit, remove the core and cut the flesh into pieces.
Place the pieces in a covered bowl and let them ferment at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, until a slight sour smell develops.
Mash the fermented flesh until you have a smooth paste.
Mix it with the coconut milk, salt and sugar.
Soften the banana leaves over a flame or in hot water, then shape small parcels with the paste.
Steam the parcels for 1 hour 30 minutes, then let cool before serving.