Breadfruit and Corned Beef Plate (Mā im Bwiin Kau)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Whole breadfruit, peeled and cut into wedges — 1
- Corned beef — 1 can (340 g / 12 oz)
- Onion, sliced — 1
- Tomato, chopped — 1
- Oil — 1 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
Method
- Boil the breadfruit wedges in salted water for 20–25 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork; drain.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until softened.
- Add the corned beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and lightly browned.
- Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for a further 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the corned beef alongside the boiled breadfruit wedges.
Introduction: Boiled breadfruit served alongside a simply seasoned corned beef and onion sauté, a filling and widely loved midday meal.
Cultural Background: Breadfruit is one of the most important traditional starches across the Marshall Islands, and pairing it with canned corned beef — another Pacific pantry staple — reflects the blend of local produce and imported goods common in everyday Marshallese cooking.
Tips: Check the breadfruit for tenderness with a fork rather than a fixed time, as size can vary. Break up the corned beef well while cooking so it browns evenly.
Variations: Add a chopped chilli to the corned beef for extra heat. Serve with a drizzle of coconut cream over the breadfruit.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat the corned beef in a pan over medium heat; reheat breadfruit by steaming or microwaving briefly.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 380 kcal, 18 g protein, 20 g fat, 34 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use fresh beef instead of canned corned beef?
A: Yes, though canned corned beef is the
Q: How do I know breadfruit is ripe enough to cook this way?
A: A mature but still firm, starchy
- Whole breadfruit, peeled and cut into wedges — 1
- Corned beef — 1 can (340 g / 12 oz)
- Onion, sliced — 1
- Tomato, chopped — 1
- Oil — 1 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
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