Ulu ( Breadfruit) Chowder

Molly53's Note:

From Executive chef Goran Streng of the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. Cooking time is approximate.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 large breadfruit
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup corn kernel (either fresh or frozen)
• salt and pepper
• chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook breadfruit in water.
2. When fork tender, remove from water and reserve 2 cups of boiling liquid.
3. Cool, peel and core breadfruit; cut into 1/2-inch dices (you should have about 2 cups).
4. Cut bacon into small pieces and fry until light brown.
5. Add onions, celery and carrots.
6. Cook until tender.
7. Add 2 cups of the reserved breadfruit boiling water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors have blended.
8. Add milk and corn.
9. Heat thoroughly.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.