Jackfruit meat: the fruit-based meat that will win you over

Ever heard of jackfruit meat? The name may even be weird but this delicacy has no secrets. It is made from the green jackfruit, the part of the fruit that is usually left over after the removal of the seeds and berries, where this “leftover” is removed to make a version of shredded meat, but without animal products.

Although it seems strange at first, this technique ensures that the “meat” does not have the taste of fruit, and is very versatile for filling savory dishes or dishes that take meat, proving to be an alternative to traditional beef or meat. chicken.

jackfruit meat recipe

This vegetarian kitchen wildcard can also be made at home. The recipe requires a few tricks, but nothing too difficult, and the result is healthy, economical jackfruit meat.

Ingredients

Preparation mode

1. To make it cooked, you will need to put a small green jackfruit on pressure, so that it fits whole in the pan;
2. Then, add a little oil, to avoid loosening the mistletoe that the jackfruit has, this will make it easier to wash the pan afterwards, which won’t get all sticky;
3. Fill the pan with water until it covers the jackfruit, and then take it to cook on medium heat, when it gets pressure, count 50 minutes, or leave it until you feel it is soft;
4. Almost halfway through, around 35 minutes with pressure, open the pan, turn the jackfruit and add more water to ensure complete cooking;
5. When it is already soft, remove the jackfruit from the pan and cut it into thick slices, after that trim the skin and remove the seeds and berries and shred the rest of the jackfruit, storing the meat in a container of your choice.

Cool huh? A tip is to pass flour or oil on your hands and utensils that will be in contact with the fruit, as it releases a lot of glue. Know that cooking the large jackfruit in pieces is also possible, but it makes the process difficult. It is also worth remembering that this version of jackfruit meat lasts for 3 days in the fridge or two months in the freezer.

Other recipes with jackfruit meat

Now that you know how to make it, how about increasing jackfruit meat in delicious dishes? See below for some recipes.

Jackfruit meat drumstick

Coxinha is one of the most appreciated Brazilian appetizers. This vegan version is full of flavor, as jackfruit meat absorbs all the seasonings, which in this case is oregano, onion, garlic, cumin, saffron, lemon, tomato paste, olives, parsley and salt. It’s a great recipe to enjoy with friends. See the full recipe.

crazy jackfruit meat

The famous dish “mad cow” is very tasty, but it can often be very heavy and caloric. One way to lighten up the recipe is to turn it into “crazy jackfruit”. After making the jackfruit meat, the process is simple, just brown the meat with tomato, olives and seasonings, then add corn, peas, tomato sauce and another 10 minutes is ready. Check step by step.

Green Jackfruit Beef Stroganoff

Beef, chicken, mushroom stroganoff… There are many variations, so why not innovate with a jackfruit stroganoff? The recipe takes corn, olives, tomato sauce, cream and ketchup. Served with the traditional rice with potato straw, it’s a hit! See how to do it.

Vegan Jackfruit Fricassee

Here, Paula Lumi teaches you how to make a versatile fricassee recipe. The preparation time is 30 minutes and is great with all kinds of side dishes, from potato chips to white rice. No one can resist! Check out the detailed recipe.

Jackfruit meat antipasto with caramelized onions

Antipasto is a good idea for an aperitif or appetizer. Learn how to make a version of jackfruit meat with caramelized onions in olive oil and sugar. Receiving friends or family at home with this dish will earn you a lot of compliments. Click here and learn how to do it.

Now that you know what it is and how to make it, have you ever been inspired to make your own version of jackfruit meat? You can trust that this ingredient breaks the hearts of both vegans and meat lovers.