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!
Not exact matches
Jackfruit is no exception, and it contains Vitamin C
as well
as a bit
of Vitamin A to help the body fight off free radical damage.
You can find canned
jackfruit in Asian specialty food stores and probably in the Asian / International cuisine section
of your grocery store
as well.
There are several ways to enjoy this curried
jackfruit salad: between 2 slices
of whole wheat bread or topped onto one slice
of gluten - free bread; wrapped inside
of a tortilla or collard leaf; to top a salad with; or just on its own,
as my sister Riva enjoys it best.
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.
1 pack
of Sainsbury's Sweet & Smoky BBQ pulled
Jackfruit 1 cup
of cooked brown rice 2 cups
of greens
of your choice (i have used rocket but lettuce or mix leaves are great
as well) 1 cup
of cooked sweet corn 1 cup
of cherry tomatoes 1/2 red onion finely chopped 1 avocado 1 1/2 lime a generous handful
of chopped coriander a sprinkle
of chilli flakes (optional)
Frans returns to Essensia with an expanded knowledge
of and appreciation for plant - based concepts and local tropical ingredients, such
as green
jackfruit, yucca, hibiscus, and lesser - known herbs and spices.
Jackfruit is a tropical fruit, native to Southeast Asia and full
of beneficial vitamins and minerals such
as vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, and iron.
Pan roasted
jackfruit takes on a great crispy texture
as it soaks up the flavorful combination
of chiles, spices, and fruit, and gets piled onto warmed corn tortillas.
«Trendy tropical fruits such
as passionfruit, dragon fruit, and
jackfruit are really taking off,» says Robert Schueller,
of Melissa's World Variety Produce Inc..
Surprisingly, the stringy texture
of jackfruit acts
as a wonderful vegan substitute for pulled pork.
And from the book linked below -
Jackfruit can increase coagulation, so can interfere with anti-coagulants,
as well
as anti platelet agents (increased risk
of bleeding), some anti-diabetic agents (increased risk
of hypoglycaemia), and may interact with some anti-biotic, antifungals, antivirals, immunostimulants and antilibido drugs.
Removal the latex before feeding the fleshy part
of jackfruit to your dog,
as it could pose another possible hazard.
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.
An unripe
jackfruit resembles the taste
of pork, and now marketed
as a gluten - free meat alternative favored by vegans.
The gardens are planted with a wide variety
of tropical fruit trees including banana, lemon,
jackfruit, mango, coconut trees
as well
as pineapple plants.
Stalls with local fruits such
as Starapple, Soursop, Naseberry,
Jackfruit (a few
of the more exotic ones) juicy mangoes and sugar cane are nearby.