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Mahr

Pit-fermented breadfruit preserved for months, then baked before eating

Micronesia Salad & side Vegetarian One for the adventurous

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Breadfruit is fermented in stone-lined pits for months or years as insurance against typhoons, then baked into a sour dense loaf.

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What is Mahr?

Mahr is a salad & side from Micronesia: pit-fermented breadfruit preserved for months, then baked before eating. Breadfruit is fermented in stone-lined pits for months or years as insurance against typhoons, then baked into a sour dense loaf.

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