Tuvalu Breadfruit and Fish Bake
A comforting and hearty bake combining flaky fish with soft breadfruit and a creamy coconut sauce, baked until golden.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 medium Breadfruit(peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 400 g White fish fillets(e.g., snapper, cod, cut into chunks)
- 200 ml Coconut milk(full fat)
- 1 small Onion(thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Butter or oil(for greasing the baking dish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or oil.
- 2
Parboil the breadfruit cubes in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until slightly tender but not mushy. Drain well.
- 3
In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the parboiled breadfruit cubes.
- 4
Arrange the fish chunks over the breadfruit layer. Sprinkle with minced garlic, sliced onion, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Top with the remaining breadfruit cubes.
- 6
Pour the coconut milk evenly over the entire dish.
- 7
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 8
Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the breadfruit is parboiled correctly to avoid a hard texture in the final bake.
- ✓You can add a pinch of nutmeg or a bay leaf for extra flavor.
- ✓If you prefer a crispier top, you can broil for the last few minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- Incorporate a layer of thinly sliced sweet potato or pumpkin.