The focus of the episode is ulu, or breadfruit. Basic precooking: Wrap whole, unpeeled ulu in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or steam for 1-1/2 hours.

• 1/2 cup small-diced sweet onion
• 1/2 cup small-diced tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup ulu puree
• 1/2 cup small-diced avocado

In bowl, place onion, tomato, cilantro, garlic, salt and lemon juice; mix well. Fold in ulu and diced avocado, adjust salt and serve chilled. Serves 4.

“What’s Cooking Hawaii?” airs on KFVE at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and repeats at 3 p.m. Saturdays.