Vegan Fried Chick'n - Fried Jackfruit
Recipe
Ingredients- 1 20 oz. can jackfruit in brine
- enough oil for frying
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups wheat flour
- 1 tbsp tapioca flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4-5 shakes of oregano to taste
Vegan Egg batter (optional)
- 1 cup Chickpea flour
- 1/2 cup water
Buttermilk
- 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
Instructions
- Add enough oil to a frying pan and turn on to medium-low heat.
- In a small bowl mix together the ingredients for the buttermilk and set aside.
- In another bowl of medium size, begin mixing together the breading ingredients and set aside
- Drain and rinse your jackfruit, and set aside (I perfect to leave the jackfruit at the size in the can.
- Add the jackfruit to the buttermilk mixture, and set aside.
- Combine all remaining ingredients for the flour mixture
- Add the jackfruit to the flour mixture
- Take the jackfruit out of the flour mixture and dip it in the egg batter.
- Dip the jackfruit back in the flour mixture.
- Now place the jackfruit into the oil.
- Allow the jackfruit to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Once the jackfruit is fried, transfer to a plate with 3-4 layers of paper towels so that some of the oil can be absorbed from the fried jackfruit.
- Allow them to cool for 4 minutes before serving.
11 comments
This looks delicious. I don't think I ever had jackfruit before. But I tend to love all things fried ;)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this and a new vegan dish is always welcome. I will try and make this when my daughter is home from school.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried jackfruit before. I don't even know where to get it around here, but I would love to try this.
ReplyDeleteChicken Yes I love!! But trying it with jackfruit, now that is new and intriguing vegan dish I could give a shot.
ReplyDeleteI love Trader Joe's jackfruit cakes. I have a can at home so i will have to try your recipe!
ReplyDeleteOMG, what a great idea! And I literally wrote about jackfruit in my article today! Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool twist on "chicken fried". My sister is vegan and I can't wait to show her this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI have had jackfruit but never used it as the protein portion of my meal! I cannot wait to give this a go.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good! I've never heard of jackfruit, but sounds like it's rally useful.
ReplyDeleteYum! I am always looking to try new things. This jackfruit is on my next to try list!
ReplyDeleteWow this is such a great idea. Sounds delicious and flavorful. Love the spices you used here. I must give this a try.
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