Learn how to cook ‘ulu (breadfruit), a nutritious well-balanced traditional polynesian staple. When prepared well, it is arguably better than potatoes!
For better results, place your ‘ulu in the fridge overnight to remove the sap.
Place your whole ‘ulu in a boiling water for 40 minutes, constantly rotate the ‘ulu.
To know when your ‘ulu ready, a knife can be inserted easily into the center.
Once you know it's ready and cooled. Cut the portion needed and remove the skin by scraping with a knife or spoon. Any extra ‘ulu can be covered and put in the freezer for later use.
Pro Tip: Texture of ‘ulu may change after freezing but will be restored by the heat when cooking which reconnects starch molecules.
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Recipe Note
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Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hāmākua
6 comments
Thank you for the tip about put in refrig overnight, trying now!
Katie
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kiki
Aloha. Do you have a recipe for using Ulu to make plant-based kalua “pork”? I found a recipe using Jackfruit, but I have an Ulu tree and would like to learn to make a healthier version. Mahalo in advance.
6 comments
Thank you for the tip about put in refrig overnight, trying now!
Awesome
Aloha. Do you have a recipe for using Ulu to make plant-based kalua “pork”? I found a recipe using Jackfruit, but I have an Ulu tree and would like to learn to make a healthier version. Mahalo in advance.