Sweet and Sour Jackfruit Recipe
Brace yourself, babe. This sweet and sour jackfruit is here to rescue you from your bland dinner routine and emotional snacking spiral.
It hits that glorious combo of tangy, sticky, and fake-it-‘til-you-make-it meaty without involving any actual livestock or moral crises.
Jackfruit pulls off a better impersonation of chicken than most exes do of a decent human being—no offense, Karen.
This recipe packs all the sassy flavors of takeout without the sodium bomb or the weird fortune cookie that calls you out.
Whip it up in one pan, serve over rice, and boom—you’ve officially arrived at Flavortown (vegan edition).
Sweet and Sour Jackfruit Recipe
This vegan sweet and sour jackfruit features tender, caramelized fruit tossed in a sticky, zingy sauce with colorful veggies. Zero guilt, maximum drama.
Ingredients
- 2 cans 20 oz young green jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 bell pepper red or yellow, sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water slurry
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds and chopped scallions
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it smells like you know what you’re doing.
- Toss in onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until just tender—like your last relationship.
- Add shredded jackfruit and let it brown slightly, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally like the multitasker you are.
- Stir in pineapple, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and tomato paste. Mix it all like you’re stirring tea on Instagram.
- Let everything simmer for 5 minutes, then add cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly until sauce thickens up like good mascara.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if you’re feeling fancy.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or your favorite carb blanket.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: c
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 28% DV
- Iron: 12% DV
- Potassium: 14% DV
- Vitamin A: 10% DV
- Magnesium: 11% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Swap maple syrup with agave or brown sugar if you’re out—no shame.
- Add chili flakes if your taste buds are feeling brave and reckless.
- For next-level crunch, toss in cashews or water chestnuts.
- This reheats like a dream—because leftovers are your real soulmate.
- Bonus: Looks great in meal prep containers, even if you’re just flexing on coworkers.
