Ingredients

  • 1 large breadfruit
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup corn kernel (either fresh or frozen)
  • salt and pepper
  • chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Method

  • Cook breadfruit in water.
  • When fork tender, remove from water and reserve 2 cups of boiling liquid.
  • Cool, peel and core breadfruit; cut into 1/2-inch dices (you should have about 2 cups).
  • Cut bacon into small pieces and fry until light brown.
  • Add onions, celery and carrots.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Add 2 cups of the reserved breadfruit boiling water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors have blended.
  • Add milk and corn.
  • Heat thoroughly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.