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Jackfruit Curry

Jackfruit is a healthy alternative for meat in savory dishes, like in this delicious Jackfruit Curry, simmered in coconut milk, ginger, chiles, and spices. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 inches fresh ginger peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bird's eye or Thai chile seeded (or sub ½ teaspoon dried red chili flakes)*
  • 2 tablespoon dried turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seed
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass
  • 1 can light coconut milk 398 ml
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 can green jackfruit in brine drained (550 ml) & rinsed well
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon fish sauce omit for a vegan dish
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves*
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
  • Juice of one lime
  • ½ cup roasted macadamia nuts*

Instructions

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  1. In a grinder or food processor, put ginger, garlic, chilli, turmeric, mustard seed, fenugreek, fennel, lemongrass, and salt.
  2. Process until a paste is formed.
  3. In a large saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium-high.
  4. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes
  5. Add spice paste cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes
  6. Add coconut milk, vegetable stock, jackfruit, bay leaves, and fish sauce, bringing to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally about 30 minutes.
  8. Stir in lime juice, basil leaves, and cilantro/parsley
  9. Taste and add more salt if needed (this will depend on if you used fish sauce)
  10. Remove from heat and stir in nuts.
  11. Serve with basmati or jasmine rice.

Notes

  • *Thai chilies are quite hot, use caution when working with them. (gloves are a good idea) One seeded chili gives a fairly subtle heat, adjust according to your heat tolerance level.
  • *If you can't find Thai basil, any basil works just as well.
  • *You can substitute cashews or peanuts for the macadamia nuts, or leave out the nuts altogether.
  • * While simmering, the curry will reduce and thicken, If you like it saucy, add more vegetable stock.
  • Fish sauces can vary greatly in how salty they are. Start with ¼ tsp, taste and add more if needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 532mg (22%) Potassium 219mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 445IU (9%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 532mg 22%
Potassium 219mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.