Anyone have any ideas what to do with tinned green jackfruit?

Question

it tastes a bit like artichoke so i would guess salads? um any ideas of what to do with it or spice it? thanks

Answer 1

SPICY JACKFRUIT STIR FRY

Ingredients:

1 can of green jackfruit pieces

1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely minced

1 clove of garlic, finely minced

2-3 fresh small Thai green chilies, halved lengthwise

1 cup of green peas (frozen are fine)

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp ground coriander

½ tsp red chili powder

½ tsp kala or goda masala (or use garam masala)

1 tsp ground cumin

salt to taste

juice of ½ lime

1 tsp black mustard seeds

pinch of asafetida (hing)

3-4 fresh curry leaves

2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)

freshly chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

METHOD:

Drain the jackfruit, rinse well, drain again and set aside until needed. In a large karahi or wok on medium high heat, add the oil. When hot, carefully add the mustard seeds. When the splattering stops, add the ginger, garlic, green chilies, asafetida and curry leaves. Add the jackfruit pieces and gently stir, be careful not to break them up. Add the spices (turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, red chili powder, kala or garam masala and salt). Stir gently to combine and add the green peas. Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer or 4-5 minutes. Add the lime juice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Serve with hot chapathis and fragrant Basmati rice

Answer 2

Lots of things.  You can make a nice jackfruit soup with cream or coconut milk, it does need spice though, a bit of chana masala or sabzi masala and a bit of salt if the masala isn't salty enough.

It makes nice dhal too, fry some mustard seeds in oil till they pop, add garlic, ginger and a finely chopped onion, and fry for 5 mins. Add cooked moong dhal, a tomato, drained jackfruit, a bit of water, chana masala and cook for 10 mins or so. Swirl in some yoghurt and servve with dosa or roti bread.

You can also make a nice spicy dip for pakora and samosas, just put in a food processor, blend to make a paste, add yoghurt, sugar, mint salt and chopped green chilli. If you can get it (in the same place you got tinned Jack Fruit) look for Mr. Naga Chillli Paste, it's a small flat jar and is the best chilli condiment ever created.  

Answer 3

lift bin lid and throw tin