Add the fleshy, stringy
part of the jackfruit to a mixing bowl and pull apart by hand (watch the video above for a visual demonstration).
In this recipe we will marinate the
core of a jackfruit, the smallest edible part, so don't expect as many fajitas as pulled jackfruit sandwiches; although you don't have to use only the core, I suppose you could use the fruit pods as well.
I really like it with beans, so I used your vegan recipe with great northern beans
instead of jackfruit!
Now 20 more people know about the
magic of jackfruit Great recipe, very happy to have a little leftover to bring home to share with my boyfriend.
Surprisingly, the stringy
texture of jackfruit acts as a wonderful vegan substitute for pulled pork.
While I'm not a huge fan
of jackfruit as it's not accessible to many, costly and the portions are small, but when it comes to replicating meat focused recipes it mirrors the texture and can take on whatever flavor you like, so using jackfruit for this concept was a no brainer!
Sometimes Whole Foods will have
slices of the jackfruit for sale in their chopped veggies section, but the problem with this is that they're typically ripe or almost overripe.
Green jackfruit — Green jackfruit is an unripened
version of the jackfruit which grows in Asia and some parts of the Indian continent.
If you're looking to explore the
world of jackfruit, but are not ready to dive in with using the raw fruit itself or simply love effortless vegan eats that involve minimal everything..
When I was young, I got an upset tummy due to
overeating of jackfruit during one of our vacations to India, and from then, I stopped eating it completely.
I love the contrast of flavours between the rich
smokiness of the jackfruit with the freshness of the tomatoes and avocado and the earthiness of the beans.
I've eaten a
bunch of jackfruit based dishes out but I had never cooked with it myself, so when I spotted this in my local shops I had to give it a try.
Prior to the
boom of jackfruit, the only option was faux meats that are laden with fillers and preservatives.
One quick question though; what are some good uses for the harder, pointed
ends of the jackfruit pieces once they've been removed?
Add a spoonful of the black bean mixture to the center of each tortilla, followed by a
scoop of the jackfruit mixture.
Fill each of the buns with a
mound of jackfruit and top with garnishes of choice (ideas: pickled red onions, cilantro, parsley, etc).
The
rind of jackfruit is thick, hard and spikey, so should always be removed as not only is it difficult for a dog to digest, it is also a potential choking hazard.
Stir every few minutes and after about 10 minutes begin using a couple of forks to break up and pull apart the
pieces of jackfruit.
While your bacon - eating, Coke - slurping Midwestern cousin may not know the
magic of jackfruit, most of those with a toe in the health food community can tell you all about the latest flashy, exciting, exotic super fruit.
Open the can
of jackfruit and drain it.
Cut the firm, pointy ends off each triangular piece
of jackfruit (you can still use them if you wish) and squash each piece of jackfruit gently so that it separates into individual strands and soaks up more of the cooking sauce.
I have to admit I never had heard
of jackfruit but am now on the lookout for it.
Cut the core
of the jackfruit (the triangular tip) from the flesh and discard, leaving only the stringy portion of the jackfruit.
I was wondering how many ounces are in each can
of jackfruit that you used.
The only cans
of jackfruit the Asian market I went to had syrup in them but they did have frozen.
If you do a lot of vegan or vegetarian cooking, you've probably heard
of jackfruit.
In case you don't have jackfruit at home and you don't feel like visiting an asian store you can definitely use vegetables instead
of jackfruit.
Removal the latex before feeding the fleshy part
of jackfruit to your dog, as it could pose another possible hazard.
The flesh should be the only part
of a jackfruit you consider feeding to your pup, but consult your veterinarian first for advice.