How to Cook ʻUlu the Traditional Way
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We learned from ʻUlu ambassador Ricky Rocker, how to prepare "Pūlehu ʻUlu" over a fire the traditional way, a method he has been using for over 50 years. Read this article to learn more.
Ingredients
Directions
Harvest a mature ʻulu that has not yet gone ripe. This takes practice and knowing your tree in order to select the perfect fruit.
Roast the ʻulu within 2 to 3 days of picking, right before it becomes ripe!
Place the whole fruit in a hot fire and turn every 3 to 5 minutes for even roasting.
Depending on the size of the fruit, cook for a total of about 50 minutes to an hour. When cooked correctly, the skin of the ʻulu should form a charred, black shell.
With the back of a spoon or a bamboo stick, carefully clean the skin off while the ʻulu is still hot. The cooked ʻulu will have a rich flavor and gooey consistency, like the inside of a doughy bread.
Separate the cooked ʻulu flesh from the core and enjoy with a simple citrus-based or coconut milk sauce. Alternatively, it can be smashed into a paʻiʻai.
