Dishes that can be made from tender-Jackfruit

1. Jackfruit Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 can of unripe jackfruit, drained and shredded (or fresh jackfruit, peeled and chopped)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pan, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until softened. Add the jackfruit, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, stirring to coat the jackfruit with the spices. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and the curry thickens. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

2.Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 1 can of young jackfruit, drained and shredded
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Burger buns

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Add the shredded jackfruit, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Pour in the barbecue sauce and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the jackfruit is well-coated and tender. Serve the pulled jackfruit on burger buns with additional toppings like coleslaw or pickles.

3. Jackfruit Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 can of young jackfruit, drained and shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn tortillas
• Fresh cilantro, diced onions, and avocado for garnish

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded jackfruit, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add lime juice and mix well. Serve the seasoned jackfruit in warm tortillas and garnish with fresh cilantro, onions, and avocado.

4. Chicken-Fried jackfruit

Ingredients:

• 1 can young jackfruit, drained and shredded
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

Soak the shredded jackfruit in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the soaked jackfruit in the flour mixture, making sure it's well coated. Fry the jackfruit in hot oil for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.

5. Jackfruit Pot Roast

Ingredients:

• 1 can of young jackfruit, drained and chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, jackfruit, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Pour in the vegetable broth and wine (if using). Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 1-2 hours until the jackfruit is tender and the flavors have melded. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

6. Jackfruit Enchiladas

Ingredients:

• 1 can of young jackfruit, drained and shredded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can of enchilada sauce
• 1 cup beer (optional, for braising)
• 8-10 corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the shredded jackfruit and cook for 5-10 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until the liquid evaporates, leaving the jackfruit tender and flavorful. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a baking dish. Fill the tortillas with the jackfruit mixture, roll them up, and place them in the baking dish. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the top. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

7. sri-lankan Polos Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 can young jackfruit (or fresh)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 2-3 green chilies, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 can coconut milk (400ml)
• 1 tsp turmeric, cumin, coriander, curry powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 cinnamon stick, 3-4 cardamom pods, curry leaves
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

Heat oil, add mustard seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, and curry leaves. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies until fragrant. Add spices, stir for 1-2 minutes. Add tomato and jackfruit, cook a few minutes. Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, tamarind, and salt. Simmer 20-30 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve with rice or roti.