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Breadfruit-Style Sweet Potato Chips

Name: Breadfruit-Style Sweet Potato Chips
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Tuvalu
Ingredients: 2 Sweet potato; As needed Oil for frying; A pinch Salt

Side Dish

⏱ 20 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

A gently sweet, hearty fried snack — a Tuvaluan classic treat.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Breadfruit is a major carbohydrate source on the island, alongside taro. Simply sliced thin and fried, it becomes a snack with a delicate sweetness reminiscent of jackfruit.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Eaten widely as a snack or light bite, enjoyed by children and adults alike.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Sweet potato 2
Oil for frying As needed
Salt A pinch

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Wash the sweet potatoes well, keeping the skin on, and slice thinly.
Soak in water to remove excess bitterness, then pat dry thoroughly.
Fry slowly in 320°F (160°C) oil until crisp.
Sprinkle with salt to finish. Best enjoyed hot.

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