Jackfruit tacos

Jackfruit tacos

Tags

Mexican
jackfruit

Cook

Ingredients

  • 2 mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¾ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup coriander, chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 3 cans jackfruit
  • 6 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ inch ginger, grated
  • 2 chillies, minced
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 12 corn tortillas

Steps

  1. In a medium bowl combine the mango, avocado, onion, orange juice, lime juice, and coriander and mix gently.
  2. Season with salt and cumin to taste and put aside.
  3. Combine all of the spices together in a small bowl to make the jerk seasoning.
  4. Drain the canned jackfruit and lightly rinse under water, shaking off excess water.
  5. Use your fingers to remove any thick cores and pull the pieces apart so that it resembles shredded pork.
  6. In the wok, heat oil over medium. Add the the scallions and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning.
  8. Add the jerk seasoning, stir to coat and cook for 30 seconds until very fragrant.
  9. Add the jackfruit, sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce and lime juice. Stir well.
  10. Pour in ½ cup water and mix again. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Serve the jackfruit with the tortillas and mango avocado salsa.