Breadfruit Poi is a traditional Tuvaluan recipe for a classic dessert of cooked breadfruit mashed to a paste with coconut cream or water before serving. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Tuvaluan version of: Breadfruit Poi.
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Poi or sweet poi, traces its origins back centuries. This traditional dish involves mashing cooked taro or breadfruit (or even banana/plantain) with water or coconut milk, resulting in a thick paste .
Ingredients:
1/2 ripe breadfruit
120ml (about) coconut cream or water
Water
Method:
Peel and cook the breadfruit until soft.
Mash the cooked breadfruit with water (and/or coconut cream) until a thick paste forms. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.
Serve the poi immediately or refrigerate for later use.
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