Sri Lankan Baked Stuffed Breadfruit

Ingredients:

1 Firm unripe breadfruit about 1.5 kg

1 tablespoon Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon Finely chopped garlic

250 g Minced meat

1 Fresh chili, seeded and chopped

2 teaspoons Ground coriander

1 teaspoon Ground cumin

Salt and pepper

Oil or butter

Cooking Instructions:

Wash breadfruit but do not peel it. Cut a small slice off one side so it will sit flat on the baking dish. Cut another slice off the opposite side and scoop out the center of the breadfruit, leaving a thick shell all around. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, and finely chop the scooped out breadfruit. Heat oil and over low heat fry onion and garlic until soft and starting to color. Add meat, chili, coriander and cumin and stir-fry until meat is brown. Add the chopped breadfruit and a tablespoon or two of stock or water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, then spoon the meat mixture into the cavity of the breadfruit. Replace the slice to cover the filling. Brush all over with oil or butter and place in an ovenproof dish. Bake in a moderate oven, 180oC (350oF), for about 1 1/2 hours or until the breadfruit is soft enough to be pierced by a fine skewer. Serve hot.

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