Breadfruit is a popular meal in Igbo land with a natural delicious flavor.
Apart from cooking it, frying is another unique way of preparing your delicious breadfruits. It can either be served with coconut or palm kernel nut as snacks.
Preparing Ukwa is not too difficult, as it has one of the simplest methods and recipe. We are going to show you the recipe for cooking this sumptuous meal (breadfruit).
Now, take note of these simple steps in preparing your delicious ụkwa.
Cooking ingredients for breadfruits
- 4 cups of breadfruits (ụkwa)
- 2 spoonfuls of edible potash
- A spoonful of Salt
- Bitter leave
Steps in preparing breadfruit
- Soak and wash the breadfruit thoroughly with cold water, then put in your cooking pot (preferably pressure pot) to cook faster.
- Add enough water and allow for some time. (The level of water should be an inch above the breadfruit).
- Then add the water sieved from the edible potash into the pot, followed by a spoonful of salt (to taste) and allow to simmer. This will soften the breadfruit quicker.
- Add few sliced bitter leaves, allow for about 2 minutes to cook well.
Your tasty breadfruit is ready
