Jamaican · side
Roast Breadfruit
Roast Breadfruit reads sweetness 6.6, richness 6.2 and fruity 5.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Jamaican side, about 1 hr 18 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.6 · Richness 6.2 · Fruity 5.7 · Salinity 3.4 · Nutty 2.2 · Umami 1.3 · Earthy 0.8 · Floral 0.8 · Sourness 0.8
What's in it (4)
- 1 whole ripe breadfruit (about 3 lbs)
- 3 tbsp butter
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Time & effort: about 1 hr 18 min (18 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 122.3 kcal, 0.7 g protein, 3.6 g fat, 22.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Place the whole breadfruit directly over an open flame or on a grill rack and roast, turning occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes until the skin is completely charred and the interior is soft.
- Cut out the core, scoop the flesh into a bowl, and mash with butter and salt, or slice and serve alongside ackee and saltfish or jerk meats.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains) — Cuban
- Mcnamara'S Irish Soda Bread — Irish
- Haupia — American · Hawaiian
- Es Teler (Tropical Fruit Dessert Drink) — Indonesian
- Sanwin Makin (Semolina and Coconut Cake) — Burmese
Keep reading: what sweetness, richness, fruity mean in the flavor lexicon · the world's cuisines, by flavor.
See how this dish fits your palate — take the short taste test →
Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.