Ingredients bread fruit : 2-3 lbs or 1 whole breadfruit salt fish : 1lb onions : 1 \ 2 green onions : 1 Piment / habanero : 1 olive oil or canola oil green pepper : 1 \ 2 butter unsalted : 1lb
Boulette ( croquettes ) of Breadfruit and Saltfish with spicy pineapple and mango salsa
Ingredients bread fruit : 2-3 lbs or 1 whole breadfruit salt fish : 1lb onions : 1 \ 2 green onions : 1 Piment / habanero : 1 olive oil or canola oil green pepper : 1 \ 2 butter unsalted : 1lb
2 mangos
1 / 2 pineapple lime juice : 3 each parsley : 1 bunch
PREPARATION
Breadfruit Croquettes Cut breadfruit in half , cut the heart out of each piece , with the help of a knife , cut the skin off .
Cut breadfruit in small pieces and place in a pot of of water with a couple table spoons of salt .
Bring to a boil and cook breadfruit until fork-tender . Drain water and set aside .
In a small pot , cover salt fish with cold water and bring to a boil , drain water and repeat the process until the salt fish has been desalted .
Dice 1 / 2 an onion and peppers , and half the green onions .
Bring a sauté pan to temperature and add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter to sauté the vegetables , then add the shredded salt fish and continue to sauté .
Season with adobo , pepper and chopped parsley , thyme .
To finish add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and a squeeze of lime juice .
Put the breadfruit in a food processor with all of the ingredients and mix well until breadfruit is smooth .
On a board , put a little bit of all purpose flour so that the breadfruit does not stick to your hands while rolling . With a soup spoon or with hand , pick up the balls slightly dusted with flour and roll .
The balls can be fried or baked .
Salsa In a bowl mix diced fruits and lime juice
Serves 8-10 people , 3 balls per person .
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