Breadfruit With Coconut Cream (Taufolo Niu)

Ingredients:

• 1 whole breadfruit peeled, about 3 pounds (beginning to soften)

• 3 cups (canned) coconut cream

Method:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Cover breadfruit in foil and bake for 1 hour, or until a fork can be inserted easily.

• Cut the breadfruit in half, remove the core and skin; mash the breadfruit in a bowl.

• Warm the coconut cream over medium low heat until just simmering.

• While the mashed breadfruit are still hot, make a well in the center of the mashed breadfruit and pour in the hot coconut cream.

• Mix well until liquid is absorbed.

• Mold into small tablespoon sized balls and serve warm, coated with more warm coconut milk.

Serves 6-8 palagis and 2-4 Polynesians