How to Harvest and Prepare Breadfruit (Ulu)

Ulu/Breadfruit: How to prepare
Written By Christine Davis Ross

Ulu, also known as breadfruit, is a versatile and nutritious tropical fruit that is a staple in many cultures. This starchy fruit is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Rich in complex carbohydrates, vitamin C, and potassium, ulu supports digestion, boosts the immune system, and helps maintain heart health..

Breadfruit can be used in a variety of savory dishes. It can be boiled, roasted, or fried and added to soups, stews, or curries. Ulu can also be mashed or pureed for a delicious side dish, or even used to make gluten-free flour for baking. With its mild flavor and adaptable texture, breadfruit is a fantastic ingredient for creative and nutritious recipes.

In this "How to Harvest and Prepare Breadfruit" blog, I will teach you the simple way I harvest ulu and prepare it so it is ready to use in all of my savory recipes.

Harvesting:

  • Pick your ulu before it becomes overripe. Look for the first signs of brown spaces between the green scales.

  • After picking, let the ulu sap for at least an hour.

    Washing:

    • Wash the ulu thoroughly to remove sap and dirt.

    Boiling:

    • Place the ulu in a pot. If necessary, cut it to fit into the pot.

    • Cover with water and boil until fork tender, which may take up to an hour.

    Cooling:

    • Remove the ulu from the pot and let it cool down.

    Cutting:

    • Cut the ulu into quarters.

    • Carefully remove the skin and cut out the core.

    Storing:

    • The ulu is now ready for all your savory recipes. Alternatively, place it in a freezer-safe container and store it in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to use it.

Tip: Ulu contains latex, which can be challenging to clean off knives. Spread a little oil on anything that has latex on it for easy cleaning.

Enjoy your prepared ulu in various savory dishes!

Christine Davis Ross

Christine Davis Ross is a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, author, speaker, and founder of Radiate Health & Wellness. She assists individuals in creating meaningful, lasting change through evidence-based health and wellness coaching, empowering them to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being with sustainable lifestyle habits, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, stress management, and behavior change.

For more than two decades, Christine has assisted people move beyond quick fixes and perfectionism to create healthier, more intentional lives rooted in resilience, self-discovery, and authentic living. Her whole-person approach recognizes the powerful connection between mind, body, and lifestyle, helping clients build habits that support long-term health and lasting transformation.

Christine's professional expertise is deeply enriched by her own journey through childhood trauma, a faith transition, the loss of her brother to suicide, breast cancer, and the profound grief of losing her mother. These experiences shaped not only her life but also her philosophy: that healing is not about becoming someone new—it is about returning to who we have always been beneath fear, expectation, and self-doubt.

Christine is the author of the IndieReader-praised memoir Beautiful Hell: Where the Life I Was Given Ended—and the One I Chose Began, described as "a thoughtful and emotionally candid account of healing after trauma." She is also the author of Discover the Adventure of You, an interactive workbook for personal growth and self-discovery, and Health BEAMS, a practical guide to creating vibrant health through balanced nutrition, movement, relationships, mindfulness, and sustainable lifestyle habits.

Through her books, wellness coaching, speaking engagements, and online resources, Christine's mission is to help people reconnect with themselves, trust their inner wisdom, and create lives rooted in health, purpose, and authenticity.

https://Radiatehealthandwellness.com
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