What “Breadfruit” means
Breadfruit is a large, round, starchy fruit that's eaten like a vegetable. It's roasted (often right in the fire), fried or boiled.
Examples
Roast breadfruit an ackee a di bes breakfast.
Roast breadfruit and ackee is the best breakfast.
How to use it
Everyday food word. Roast breadfruit with ackee and saltfish is a classic combination.
Cultural context
Breadfruit was brought to Jamaica from the South Pacific in 1793 on Captain William Bligh's ship, as a cheap food for enslaved people. It became a staple.