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Spicy Breadfruit Fries
Like it’s cousin, Jackfruit, Breadfruit was a staple when I lived in Sri Lanka – and, boy-oh-boy, is it versatile! It can be boiled, baked, and roasted and enjoyed either in a sweet, savory or spicy dish – like these Spicy Breadfruit Fries.

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 breadfruit (peeled and sliced)
- 3 tsp coriander
- 3 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 2
Add the coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, and cumin to a bowl and mix well
- 3
Then add in the olive oil and mix
- 4
Add in the sliced breadfruit pieces and toss well so they are coated well with the olive oil/spice mix
- 5
Spread out the breadfruit pieces on a foil-lined baking tray and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- 6
Enjoy with ketchup or sambal oelek.