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Breadfruit, pana, panapén

Artocarpus communis

Appears in
Puerto Rican Cookery

By Carmen Aboy Valldejuli

Published 1983

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Breadfruit, pana, panapén (Artocarpus communis)

The large, roundish fruit of a tropical tree. A thick greenish rind covers the sweet, starchy flesh which is reminiscent in flavor and texture of a sweet potato. The panapén is not edible raw. Boiled breadfruit is served as a substitute for potato. Fried green breadfruit slices are served as tostones to accompany drinks or with meats, poultry or fish as a vegetable.

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