Best Jackfruit Recipes

Jackfruit is a versatile fruit that can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes. Here are a few ideas for delicious jackfruit recipes:

1. Jackfruit Tacos:

   • Ingredients:

     • Canned young jackfruit (in brine or water)
     • Taco shells or tortillas
     • Taco seasoning
     • Avocado slices
     • Shredded lettuce
     • Salsa
     • Cilantro and lime for garnish

   • Instructions:

     1. Drain and rinse the jackfruit.
     2. Cook jackfruit in a skillet with taco seasoning until it resembles shredded meat.
     3. Heat taco shells or tortillas.
     4. Assemble tacos with jackfruit, lettuce, avocado slices, salsa, and garnish with cilantro and lime.

2. Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" Sandwiches:

   • Ingredients:

     • Canned young jackfruit
     • Barbecue sauce
     • Hamburger buns
     • Coleslaw (optional)

   • Instructions:

     1. Drain and rinse jackfruit.
     2. Cook jackfruit in a skillet with barbecue sauce until it's easily shredded.
     3. Toast hamburger buns.
     4. Assemble sandwiches with the pulled jackfruit and coleslaw if desired.

3. Jackfruit Curry:

   • Ingredients:

     • Canned young jackfruit
     • Coconut milk
     • Curry paste
     • Onion, garlic, and ginger
     • Vegetables of choice (e.g., bell peppers, carrots)
     • Jasmine rice

   • Instructions:

     1. Drain and rinse jackfruit.
     2. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in a pan.
     3. Add jackfruit and vegetables, cook until softened.
     4. Stir in curry paste and coconut milk, simmer until flavors meld.
     5. Serve over jasmine rice.

4. Jackfruit Salad:

   • Ingredients:

     • Canned young jackfruit
     • Mixed greens
     • Cherry tomatoes
     • Cucumber
     • Red onion
     • Feta cheese
     • Balsamic vinaigrette

   • Instructions:

     1. Drain and rinse jackfruit.
     2. Cook jackfruit in a skillet until it's lightly browned.
     3. Assemble salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
     4. Top with warm jackfruit and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

5. Jackfruit Smoothie Bowl:

   • Ingredients:

     • Frozen jackfruit chunks
     • Banana
     • Spinach
     • Almond milk
     • Toppings: granola, sliced banana, coconut flakes, chia seeds

   • Instructions:

     1. Blend frozen jackfruit, banana, spinach, and almond milk until smooth.
     2. Pour into a bowl.
     3. Top with granola, sliced banana, coconut flakes, and chia seeds.

Feel free to get creative and adapt these recipes to your taste preferences. Jackfruit's neutral flavour makes it a great canvas for a variety of culinary creations.