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Micronesian Breadfruit in Coconut Milk

Name: Micronesian Breadfruit in Coconut Milk
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Micronesia
Ingredients: 4 Potato; 1 Sweet potato; 300ml Coconut milk; 1/2 tsp Salt; 100ml Water

Side Dish

⏱ 50 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐

Breadfruit simmered soft in coconut milk — a Micronesian island staple.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Breadfruit is one of the most important staples on the islands of the Federated States of Micronesia, and Pohnpei is said to grow over 100 varieties. Peeled, cut breadfruit simmered in coconut milk becomes a fluffy, sweet dish. This version uses potatoes and sweet potatoes in its place.

🌆 Where it's eaten: In a house in Pohnpei's green forest, a big breadfruit is cut and simmered with coconut milk in a pot.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Potato 4
Sweet potato 1
Coconut milk 300ml
Salt 1/2 tsp
Water 100ml

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Peel the potatoes and sweet potatoes and cut into large pieces.
Put in a pot and add the coconut milk, water, and salt.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes until tender.
Serve with the cooking liquid.

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