Breadfruit Cou Cou

Melanie & Kimberly*

LOOP BARBADOS

Ingredients:

1 large breadfruit (Peeled and cut into 8 segments)

1 onion (sliced)

Handful of thyme springs

1/2 stick of butter

1 TBSP salt

Water to cover the breadfruit in the pot

Directions:

Place the bread fruit in a large pot and cover with water, add salt onlion and thyme. Boil until the breadfruit is sft around 20-30 minutes. Save a cup of the breadfruit water and take out the thyme springs. Place breadfruit in a large mixing bowl and and mash. Add butter, salt and pepper, and 1/2-1 cup of reserved liqued until it is a creamy consistncy. Remove thyme leaves from springs and add as well. Serve hot with a dob of butter on the top!