Ulu ( Breadfruit) Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 large breadfruit
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup corn kernel (either fresh or frozen)
• salt and pepper
• chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook breadfruit in water.

2. 2

   When fork tender, remove from water and reserve 2 cups of boiling liquid.

3. 3

   Cool, peel and core breadfruit; cut into 1/2-inch dices (you should have about 2 cups).

4. 4

   Cut bacon into small pieces and fry until light brown.

5. 5

   Add onions, celery and carrots.

6. 6

   Cook until tender.

7. 7

   Add 2 cups of the reserved breadfruit boiling water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors have blended.

8. 8

   Add milk and corn.

9. 9

   Heat thoroughly.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.