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Ingredients
- Roast Breadfruit and Saltfish Recipe
- ROAST BREADFRUIT AND SALTFISH
- 1 medium breadfruit
- 1 cup flaked saltfish
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 2 chadon beni leaves
- 3 pimento peppers
- 4 cloves garlic, divided
- 1 sprig chive
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 tbsp flour + 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tbsp roucou
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 692g | |
| Calories 300 | |
| Calories from Fat 238 | 79% |
| Total Fat 27.64g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 23.62g | 94% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3518mg | 147% |
| Potassium 438mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 14.88g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 5.32g | 4% |
| Protein 2.65g | 4% |
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