Kentucky Fried Jackfruit

We use jackfruit in this recipe instead of chicken for its stringy texture. Then we pile in loads of herbs and spices for a deliciously warm and aromatic flavour.

Ingredients

-1 people+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 400°F and line a baking tray with baking paper. 

   
2. 2

   Slice each piece of jackfruit into a bite-sized chunk. Next trim and discard the hard cores. 

   
3. 3

   Add the jackfruit to a mixing bowl along with all the ingredients for the spicy coating, then stir until fully combined. Transfer the jackfruit to the lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, turning the jackfruit pieces halfway through. 

   
4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine the batter ingredients in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and runny, and set to one side. You can add up to 125 ml (4.2 fl oz) of water if the batter is too thick. Next, add a few tablespoons of plain flour to a separate plate and set to one side. Then place a frying pan on a medium-high heat and pour enough vegetable oil in so that the oil is 1cm deep. 

   
5. 5

   Once the jackfruit has finished baking, test the oil is hot enough by dropping a small amount of the batter into the pan. If it sizzles it is ready for the jackfruit.

   
6. 6

   Dip the jackfruit pieces in the batter, then in the flour, then place in the hot oil and fry for 30 seconds on each side or until crispy and golden brown, then place on kitchen towel to soak up the oil. Note: we prefer to fry the jackfruit in two batches.

   
7. 7

   Roughly chop the parsley and serve the jackfruit with a sprinkling of salt, parsley and with your favourite dipping sauce, such as vegan mayo or ketchup.