How to Cook Tasty 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 cook Ukwa(Breadfruit) using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Ukwa(Breadfruit)

  1. It’s 7 cups of Ukwa.

  2. You need of Red fresh pepper.

  3. It’s of I whole Titus fish.

  4. You need 1 of seasoning cube.

  5. You need of I medium sized Onion.

  6. Prepare of Salt.

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) instructions

  1. Wash ukwa thoroughly, place in a pot, add water and cook till soft..

  2. Add seasoning cube, salt, fresh pepper, onion and salt, stir and cook for 15minutes. Ukwa is naturally tasty and dont need much ingredient..

  3. Serve hot with fried fish..

  4. Another method is to cook plain ukwa, no ingredients till its soft. Sieve the water, then Put in a mortar, pound till is pasty in nature. Add fresh pepper and salt and mix well..

  5. Add salt to the ukwa water and serve ukwa alongside the ukwa water. Still very delicious..

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.