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Pulled jackfruit bowls

September 18, 2018 by Ania - 12

Asian-inspired, easy, gluten-free, healthy, jackfruitgo to recipe

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Greetings from delightfully warm and only just autumnal Krakow, guys! It may be because I was born in October, but I love autumn here. This year, it is unseasonably warm (thanks humans!!) and dry so I feel like I am getting another shot at summer as a bonus too. It’s 27° C (80 ° F) during the day. Evenings are warm and perfect for romantic strolls around town, which makes me wish Duncan was here with me.

On paper at least, it should stay beautiful until the end of October before the misery of short days, rain and biting cold hits. If not for the fact that I miss Duncan and Tina terribly, I could stay a bit longer to experience proper Polish autumn again. I could easily pass the time watching the leaves turn all shades of red and orange, picking chestnuts in the park and marvelling at how much this beautiful city has changed since I left over 15 years ago.

Apart from a few trips to the dentist, which I always dread, I have had a really lovely time so far. I caught up with family and friends, ate lots of lovely vegan food cooked for me (my little bro has become a bit of a pizza buff recently, which I love) and took a break from cooking myself, which is exactly what I needed to get my creativity flowing again. I can already feel new ideas percolate in my head and I am looking forward to cracking them open when I get back.

Meanwhile, this is a simple midweek dinner idea that I cooked up for you before I left. It’s easy to make, quite simple, yet really delicious. It’s inspired by Asian flavours, but not authentic by any means. I simply used what I had to hand. The pulled jackfruit tastes even better the day after it has been made, as the resting time gives all the flavours a chance to marry. If you don’t like or cannot find jackfruit, use mushrooms instead. King Oyster mushrooms work best at mimicking the texture of pulled pork (like in this recipe) but regular Oyster mushrooms won’t leave you disappointed either.

PS: If you make my pulled jackfruit bowls, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram as @lazycatkitchen and use the #lazycatkitchen hashtag. I love seeing your takes on my recipes!

pulled jackfruit slaw ingredients

pulled jackfruit slaw

pulled jackfruit bowl

pulled jackfruit bowl side

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  • serves: 2-3
  • prep: 30 min
  • cooking: 45 min

Ingredients

JACKFRUIT ‘PULLED PORK’

  • 2 cans x 400 g / 14 oz young (green) jackfruit in water
  • 2 tbsp oil (I used peanut oil)
  • 3 small shallots, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp finely diced ginger, adjust to taste
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, tender inner part finely diced (optional)
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 60 ml / ¼ cup veggie stock (or water)
  • 45 ml – 60 ml / 3 tbsp – 4 tbsp ( ¼ cup) tamari (for GF version) or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

SLAW

  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • small cucumber, julienned
  • small wedge of cabbage, shredded thinly
  • 4 radishes, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 small spring onion, thinly sliced
  • fresh coriander leaves, to garnish (optional)
  • 1 tbsp tamari (for GF version) or soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • toasted sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Method

JACKFRUIT ‘PULLED PORK’ (for best flavour, make a day ahead)

  1. Drain both jackfruit tins. Cut the firm, pointy ends off each triangular piece of jackfruit (you can chop them finely and use them if you wish). Set aside.
  2. Heat up the oil in a medium, heavy-bottomed pan. Fry the shallots until softened. Add the garlic, ginger and lemongrass (if using). Fry off gently until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the five spice mix and fry it off gently, stirring the whole time, for a minute or so.
  4. Now add in the prepared jackfruit along with the veggie stock (or water). Let it stew on a low heat until softened. Break up the pieces with the back of a wooden spoon so that the individual fibres separate more.
  5. Mix the remaining marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the jackfruit.
  6. Simmer the mixture gently for another 10-15 minutes – until all the excess moisture cooks out. Allow the mixture to cool down. Place in the fridge overnight to intensify the flavour.
  7. Just before you are ready to assemble the bowls, set the oven to 200° C / 390° F fan function. Spread the jackfruit pieces on a baking paper-lined baking tray and brush them lightly with an extra tablespoon of hoisin sauce. Bake for about 20 minutes, until a little caramelised and browned around the edges.

SLAW

  1. Place all the veggies, spring onions and chopped coriander in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Toss in the dressing and sprinkle with toasted (and crushed in a pestle and mortar if you want to get more flavour out of them) sesame seeds.

ASSEMBLY

  1. Serve the pulled jackfruit and slaw with a side of cooked brown rice.
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  1. Jenni says

    September 18, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    The only jackfruit canned I can find is in brine… will this still work or will it change the flavor?

    Reply
    • Ania says

      September 19, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Yes, it will work fine! Hope that helps! Ania

      Reply
  2. Sopri says

    September 23, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    Hi, how did you chop the veggies so nice?

    I have to do this 🙂

    thnx

    Reply
    • Ania says

      September 24, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      Hahaha, I don’t know, I can be a bit pedantic at times 😉 (plus, I used a julienne peeler for carrot and cucumber) Ania

      Reply
  3. sheenam | thetwincookingproject.net says

    September 24, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    Ania, this is such an interesting recipe with jackfruit. Looks really yummy.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      September 24, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks so much! Ania

      Reply
  4. Katerina says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    Hi Ania,

    It will be the first time I follow a recipe with Jackfruit. I bought fresh cut packed from the supermarket yesterday and it is not in a can. Would this recipe still work?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ania says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Hi,

      Yes, but you need to simmer the jackfruit first to soften it and beware of the pips as they are toxic when raw – throw them away! Ania

      Reply
  5. Rozemarijn says

    December 3, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    Hey Ania,
    Can you also use regular sesame oil instead of toasted?
    Thanks for all your beautifull recipes!
    Love from the Netherlands

    Reply
    • Ania says

      December 3, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      Aw, my pleasure – thank you for your kind words, Rozemarijn! Toasted sesame oil has a beautiful flavour whereas untoasted one is flavourless. Hope this helps! Ania

      Reply
  6. Jildau says

    January 22, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    I made jackfruit like this the other day and it was SO DELICIOUS!! I put it on top of a glass noodle salad, which was a really nice combo as well. Also I added a chilli pepper, cause I like it spicy! I will definitely make this more often. Probably my favorite jackfruit recipe so far!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 22, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      Aw, thank you, that’s so lovely to hear that you enjoyed this recipe so much! And thanks for taking the time to let me know, much appreciated. Ania

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Ania. I love good food but I love animals more! Adopting a plant-based diet has been the best decision I've made and that's how this blog was born. It's a space where I want to show you that creating delicious plant-based food isn't actually hard at all.
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