Ripe Breadfruit

This article offers comprehensive guidance on selecting and using breadfruit. It emphasizes the importance of choosing mature fruit for dishes needing a potato-like texture, noting its versatility in various recipes. The article suggests storing mature breadfruit in the fridge or submerged in water to delay ripening. For desserts, ripe breadfruit, characterized by its softness and sweet aroma, is recommended. It advises against using immature, green breadfruit due to its inferior texture and flavor. The article also addresses handling breadfruit’s sap, recommending cutting off the stem and draining, soaking, and washing the fruit to minimize sap issues. Tips for keeping kitchen equipment clean from sap are also provided.