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Jackfruit Tacos


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  • Author: Pallavi Gupta

Description

This recipe is great for new vegetarians who are missing the meat – as the strands of cooked jackfruit resembles pulled pork in look and somewhat in texture too.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 of a large jackfruit
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt
  • 4 to 5 tortillas
  • corn salsa (to serve)
  • sour cream (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Separate all the fibrous strands and the fruit. If using a ripe jackfruit use only strands for this recipe as the fruit is going to be very sweet .
  2. In a saucepan heat some oil over medium heat and stir fry the jackfruit strands till they turn slightly golden. Keep aside.
  3. Bring the same saucepan back on the heat and heat up some more oil. Add onions and garlic and stir fry till the onions start turning golden.
  4. Add peppers and continue to cook stirring frequently.
  5. Add the seasonings – paprika, cumin and taco seasoning and continue to cook for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the jackfruit strands and stir to mix well.
  7. Add water, cover and cook on medium low for about 15 minutes or till the strands are softened and cooked completely. Remove from heat and let cool to a warm temperature.

To assemble the tacos:

  1. Heat a few teaspoons of oil in a saucepan and heat up the tortilla for a few seconds on each side. You just want the tortillas to heat through – the oil will make them soft and easy to work with.
  2. Place 2 spoonful of jackfruit mixture in the center of the tortilla.
  3. Add a tablespoon of corn salsa and a few dollops of sour cream along with some fresh sprigs of cilantro.
  4. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice and roll it it up to form a wrap. Serve the tacos immediately.
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian