In brief
- Breadfruit Migan: a creamy Martinican breadfruit purée with bacon and cod
- Origin: Martinique
- Essential ingredients: 1 ripe breadfruit, salt cod, smoked bacon lardons, 3 onions, 5 spring onions
- A shared dish, central to family meals and ceremonies.
Origins and cultural history of Breadfruit Migan
Breadfruit Migan takes its roots in Martinique. Migan is an ancestral Martinican dish. A creamy purée of breadfruit mixed with smoked bacon and salt cod, sometimes enriched with meat. A comforting, simple and tasty dish, passed down from generation to generation. It is an integral part of the local culinary heritage and continues to be passed down from generation to generation, from family kitchens to the tables of Afro-Caribbean diaspora restaurants in France.
Its preparation brings the family together around traditional flavours and embodies a moment of sharing and conviviality.
What are the essential ingredients of Breadfruit Migan
The preparation of Breadfruit Migan relies on a few essential ingredients found in most African and Caribbean online grocery stores, including NKOSI.
- 1 ripe breadfruit
- salt cod
- smoked bacon lardons
- 3 onions
- 5 spring onions (cives)
Nutritional benefits of Breadfruit Migan
Breadfruit Migan provides several interesting nutrients: proteins, fibre, minerals and vitamins depending on the ingredients used. It is a balanced dish rooted in the healthy culinary tradition of Africa and the Caribbean.
Frequently asked questions about Breadfruit Migan
Can Breadfruit Migan be prepared the day before?
Yes, Breadfruit Migan can be prepared the day before and reheated the next day over low heat. Resting allows the flavours to intensify.
How can Breadfruit Migan be adapted for vegetarians or children?
You can adapt the recipe by replacing the meat with smoked tofu or vegetables, and reduce the chilli for children.
Where to find the ingredients for Breadfruit Migan in France?
NKOSI offers the essential ingredients through its online shop nkosiagro.com, with fast delivery in mainland France.
Find them in the NKOSI shop
- Passion Fruit Jam RACINES
- Extra-Hot Chilli Purée TANTIE
- African Baobab Infusion RACINES - 40g
- Discover our full selection of African smoked fish
And for more flavours, browse our NKOSI catalogue — African and Caribbean grocery online.
