Easiest Way to Prepare Delicious Ukwa(Breadfruit)

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Ukwa(Breadfruit). African breadfruit (ukwa) is definitely one of the popular foods in Nigeria, it is a well-known delicacy in Igboland. I have a comprehensive recipe about Igbo foods and recipes, You could read all about it. People keep wondering 'what is African breadfruit?' and how to prepare it the exact way an Igbo person would like it.

It is known as Ukwa in Igbo and the scientific name is Treculia africana.

How to Prepare Breadfruit Porridge [Video] Ukwa is such a versatile food with a natural delicious.

Ukwa is a popular Nigerian dish that is made from breadfruit and usually enjoyed as a smooth and comforting porridge.

You can have Ukwa(Breadfruit) using 6 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Ukwa(Breadfruit)

  1. It’s 1 teaspoon of Potash.

  2. It’s 5 cups of Ukwa.

  3. You need 1/4 kg of Palmoil.

  4. It’s of Salt.

  5. Prepare 2 of Maggi.

  6. Prepare 4 pieces of fresh Pepper.

There are many ways to prepare ukwa, but if you are looking for the classic recipe, here is a detailed guide on how to make ukwa at home.

Ukwa food (African breadfruit) is a plant member of the Moraceae family and is a native of the East Indies.

African breadfruit - or Ukwa in Igbo - is an edible traditional fruit.

Belonging to the Moraceae family, it is related to other exotic fruits like breadnut, jackfruit, figs and mulberries.

Ukwa(Breadfruit) step by step

  1. Pick and wash ukwa very well..

  2. Pour in a pressure pot preferrable a pressure pot to make it boil faster..

  3. Add potash and boil for at least 30mins.check the seed to make sure is soft..

  4. Add palmoil to the already done ukwa,Salt,pepper and maggi..

  5. Boil lowering the heat and boil for 5mins,stir by now the colour will change to yellow..

  6. Stir very well and boil for another 2mins.ukwa is ready..

Stir the ukwa, bring down from heat then add the basil leaves and stir properly.

Serve the breadfruit porridge warm with the ukwa liquid that was initially set aside.

B Remember to top up water while cooking the ukwa until it gets tenderised thus it needs close monitoring.

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Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry and jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) family believed to be a domesticated descendant of Artocarpus camansi originating in New Guinea, the Maluku Islands, and the Philippines.