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Tonmtonm

Name: Tonmtonm
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 large fruits breadfruit; 1 cup, soaked and shredded salted cod (morue); 3 cloves garlic; 1 pepper scotch bonnet pepper; 1 medium onion; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Tonmtonm is a traditional Haitian dish made from mashed breadfruit and served with a savory sauce, often featuring salted cod. It is hearty and comforting, reflecting the resourcefulness of Haitian cuisine and its reliance on native ingredients. This dish holds cultural significance as a staple in Haitian households and celebrations.

7 ingredients

savoryspicyearthysalty

Culinary DNA Preview

Indigenous70%

African30%

Ingredients

breadfruit
2 large fruits
salted cod (morue)
1 cup, soaked and shredded
garlic
3 cloves
scotch bonnet pepper
1 pepper
onion
1 medium
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Tonmtonm originates from the fusion of indigenous Taíno culinary practices and African influences brought during the colonial period, highlighting the adaptability of Haitian food culture.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indigenous70%

ingredients+techniques

African30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

boiling mashing sautéing

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