prairiewindmomma Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I'm really interested in jackfruit. I don't see them here like I did all of the time in Texas, but I have a lead on where I can track one down. I've also found an asian market where I can probably find some in brine. What do I need to know about working with it fresh? Canned? Do you have good jackfruit recipes? Do you enjoy jackfruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 My family enjoys eating all kinds of vegan recipes, but none of us were crazy about jackfruit the few times that I've made it. I think I made tacos once and barbecue sandwiches another time. The Minimalist Baker has some jackfruit recipes and I've seen them on a lot of other vegan sites, too. If you're looking for jackfruit that isn't in brine, Amazon has 4.4 lb. packages of it. The company that sells it is called Edward and Sons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Trader Joe's also sells canned jackfruit. Mind Over Munch YouTube channel has a video that shows recipes using it. ETA: I've also seen it at Whole Foods in the freezer section, chunked in a bag. Edited October 11, 2018 by aaplank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Here's the Mind Over Munch link https://mindovermunch.com/2017/08/17/jackfruit-recipes/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonflower Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I bought some jackfruit tamales frozen from the grocery store once. They were not spectacular. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 We prefer jackfruit fresh to canned. Here it is available at chinese, korean and asian Indian supermarkets. We just eat them as a fruit. If we are using them as part of a recipe, it is for dessert. This one is simple and fast to make Jackfruit & Palm Seed Dessert Recipe https://westernasiangoodies.wordpress.com/2013/10/13/jackfruit-palm-seed-dessert-recipe/ This one is a lot more work and I rather order it at a restaurant or food festival than make it myself. https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2007/10/che-thai-sweet.html Jackfruit is also used in cakes in parts of Asia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 If I remember correctly, you can’t do coconut, right? I was going to share some Filipino recipes but they all use coconut milk with the jackfruit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 4 hours ago, aaplank said: Here's the Mind Over Munch link https://mindovermunch.com/2017/08/17/jackfruit-recipes/ I recently watched an episode of the Great British Bake Off and one of the bakers used jackfruit in his bake and I was wondering what in the world is a jackfruit!? Thanks for the link - now I know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: If I remember correctly, you can’t do coconut, right? I was going to share some Filipino recipes but they all use coconut milk with the jackfruit. Tell me please! This is a fortuitous thread. I have a can of jackfruit waiting in my pantry for something to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 We've tried it as a tofu or seiten replacement in tacos or some such. We didn't hate it, but none of us have wanted to have it again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Rosie_0801 said: Tell me please! This is a fortuitous thread. I have a can of jackfruit waiting in my pantry for something to happen. This is the dish I come across most often. While this recipe calls for pork, you can use shrimp instead or just leave it out for a vegetarian version. https://panlasangpinoy.com/2014/06/24/ginataang-langka-with-pork-recipe/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Yes, personally I can’t do coconut or anything other than trace soy amounts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 13 hours ago, Selkie said: My family enjoys eating all kinds of vegan recipes, but none of us were crazy about jackfruit the few times that I've made it. I think I made tacos once and barbecue sandwiches another time. The Minimalist Baker has some jackfruit recipes and I've seen them on a lot of other vegan sites, too. If you're looking for jackfruit that isn't in brine, Amazon has 4.4 lb. packages of it. The company that sells it is called Edward and Sons. Bummer. Those were two recipes that looked intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I once had barbequed jackfruit that was shredded and doused fairly heavily with barbeque sauce. It was pretty good. Somewhat approximated pulled pork. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Jackfruit crisps https://www.instructables.com/id/Tasty-And-Crispy-Jackfruit-Chips/ You can skip the turmeric. You can also use a dehydrator instead of frying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I've heard the bbq/"pulled pork" recipes work best with unripe jackfruit. FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 https://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2017/06/halo-halo.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 12 hours ago, Spy Car said: I once had barbequed jackfruit that was shredded and doused fairly heavily with barbeque sauce. It was pretty good. Somewhat approximated pulled pork. Bill This. I had some at a potluck and it was quite good. The people who brought it though are professional vegan chefs so I assume they know what they are doing. I’m not sure I could duplicate their results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Jackfruit fritters, similar to banana fritters (pisang goreng). https://m.wikihow.com/Make-Jack-Fruit-Fritters-(With--Eggs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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