Name: BREADFRUIT CROQUETTES
Ingredients: 3 lbs. 'Ulu ((Roasted, Peeled, and Chopped - Preferably Roasted Underground In An Imu)); 3 Maui Onions ((Sliced and Caramelized)); 7 Garlic Cloves ((Finely Chopped and Sautéed)); 2 Tbs. Thyme ((Chopped)); 2 Tbs. Rosemary ((Chopped)); 4 Tbs. Parsley ((Chopped)); 2 lbs. Kalua Pork ((Shredded)); 1 Qt. Heavy Cream ((Reduced to 1 Cup)); 1 Cup Aioli; 1½ Cups Braising Liquid or Stock; 1 Cup Melted Butter ((Plus More For Sautéing)); Salt ((To Taste)); Pepper ((To Taste)); Panko Breadcrumbs

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BREADFRUIT CROQUETTES

This recipe for ‘Ulu croquettes is legendary in Hana, Maui thanks to the Hana Hotel’s former Executive Chef, John Cox.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Author: Chef John Cox

Equipment

Sauté Pan
Baking Tray

Ingredients

3 lbs. 'Ulu (Roasted, Peeled, and Chopped - Preferably Roasted Underground In An Imu)
3 Maui Onions (Sliced and Caramelized)
7 Garlic Cloves (Finely Chopped and Sautéed)
2 Tbs. Thyme (Chopped)
2 Tbs. Rosemary (Chopped)
4 Tbs. Parsley (Chopped)
2 lbs. Kalua Pork (Shredded)
1 Qt. Heavy Cream (Reduced to 1 Cup)
1 Cup Aioli
1½ Cups Braising Liquid or Stock
1 Cup Melted Butter (Plus More For Sautéing)
Salt (To Taste)
Pepper (To Taste)
Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except panko, mold by hand into palm-sized croquettes.
Roll croquettes in panko that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
Sauté in a pan with butter until browned.
Finish by baking in an oven at 300 for 20 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Breadfruit Croquettes