Sweet Breadfruit Fritters

Sweet Breadfruit Fritters are a popular Barbadian snack made from ripe breadfruit, flour, and sugar. These fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor.

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Sweet Breadfruit Fritters

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe breadfruit, peeled and grated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the grated breadfruit, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined to form a thick batter.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve the sweet breadfruit fritters warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
3g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Spatula Paper towels

Tools

Grater Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the sweet breadfruit fritters with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.

Tips & tricks

For a savory twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter for a hint of heat.

Cost

$8