Jackfruit – What it is and What You Can Do with It

The jackfruit plant is said to have originated in India, but it is also found in abundance in southeast Asia, the East Indies, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. When eaten ripe and raw, which is generally how it is consumed in its countries of origin, a jackfruit has a sweet taste, similar to that of a pineapple, mango or banana.

When it’s unripe, its taste is more neutral, like a potato and its unique flesh which can be shredded or pulled has an almost meat-like consistency.

Lara Flanagan

Yields 4 generous sandwiches

Coronation Jackfruit Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken was a dish that was created for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in England. This is a vegan version without the mayonnaise (or chicken), but the sauce is just as creamy and decadent! The jackfruit went perfectly with this rich and indulgent sauce.

4 hrPrep Time

10 minCook Time

4 hr, 10 Total Time

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Ingredients

• 300 grams Jackfruit – Amazonia Co.
• 2 cup raw cashews – soaked for at least 4 hours
• 4 tablespoons of Mango Chutney
• 3 teaspoons of curry powder
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ cup sultanas
• ½ cup water
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 6 Spring onions – white ends thinly sliced
• Rocket
• 8 slices of your favourite bread

Instructions

1. Heat Jackfruit in a fry-pan over a medium heat, shredding with a fork.
2. Continue until all Jackfruit is heated through.
3. Add the drained cashew nuts, chutney, curry powder, lemon juice and water to blender.
4. Blend until completely smooth.
5. Salt & Pepper to taste.
6. Add this to a bowl with sultanas and spring onion. Combine thoroughly.
7. Add Jackfruit and ensure that all is combined.
8. Assemble sandwiches using the Coronation Jackfruit and Rocket.

Notes

Vegan. Plant-based. Dairy-free.

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Jackfruit is increasingly being used in other parts of the world, most notably the USA as a plant-based meat alternative. The young unripe Jackfruit flesh is quite versatile as it soaks up flavours well and the texture of the cooked jackfruit is akin to pulled pork or shredded chicken.

Coronation Chicken was a dish that was created for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in England. This is a vegan version without the mayonnaise (or chicken), but the sauce is just as creamy and decadent! The jackfruit went perfectly with this rich and indulgent sauce.

Courtesy of Lara Flanagan.

Lara is the author of My Notes from New England, a blog that takes a humorous look at the adventures of a single mum with two young twins who enjoys cooking, eating well, living in the country and travelling the world looking to inspire and be inspired.