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Breadfruit Oil Down

BREADFRUIT OILED DOWN

3\ Lbs. breadfruit

2 tbs. Vegetable oil

3 cups fresh coconut milk

1 cup chopped onion

1 Congo pepper, seeded and chopped

1 congo pepper left whole (optional)

2 tbs. fresh thyme, chopped

2. tsp. salt

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 large pimento peppers, seeded and chopped

3/4 cup chopped fresh chive, green and white portion

 

Peel and cut breadfruit into 2 inch pieces.

In a large heavy skillet heat oil, add onions, garlic, pepper, pimentos, chives and thyme. Saut?? until fragrant, for about 4 minutes.

Add the coconut milk and bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and add breadfruit.

Drop in whole congo/ hot pepper at this point.

Cover mixture and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes until all the coconut milk has been absorbed and the breadfruit is cooked and tender.

There should be only a small amount of coconut oil at the bottom of the pan when the provisions are cooked.

Serves 6 to 8