Lam Veritab (Fried Breadfruit) is a traditional Haitian recipe for a snack or accompaniment of deep fried breadfruit pieces. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Haitian version of: Fried Breadfruit (Lam Veritab).
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Breadfruit is a starchy, seedless fruit that is native to Polynesia. British and French navigators (Captain Bligh, anyone?) introduced it to the Caribbean in the late 18th century, and it has since become a staple food in many Caribbean countries. Breadfruit is also known in Haiti as Lam Veritab, or lame veritable.
Note that if the breadfruit is not ripe, it will be hard to cook. To test if the breadfruit is ripe, pierce it with a fork. If the fork goes in quickly, the breadfruit is ripe.
Ingredients:
1 ripe Breadfruit
Oil for deep frying
salt, freshly-ground black pepper and chilli powder, for sprinkling
Method:
Wash the breadfruit. Then, using a sharp knife peel the breadfruit. Cut in half and remove the core then slice into 3cm thick wedges.
Heat the oil in a deep fryer, large saucepan or wok. When the oil is hot (about 180°C) add the breadfruit pieces and fry for 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove with a spider, drain on kitchen paper and season to taste with salt, black pepper and chilli powder.
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