The Southeast Asian jackfruit is the much bigger cousin of the fig and the breadfruit. This huge tropical fruit can weigh up to 100 pounds! Despite it's size, American chefs are slicing, dicing and pureeing the versatile jackfruit and serving it up in cocktails, savory stir-fries, sweet desserts and more.
Saran Cuisine
Washington, DC
Jack Fruit Curry: Fresh peeled jackfruit cooked with lemon in an onion, tomato, ginger & spices gravy; $9.99
Cilantro Thai Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Tropical Fried Rice: Chicken, pork or tofu stir-fried with pineapple, lychee, mango, jackfruit, cashew nuts, egg and onions; $8.95
Sage Organic Vegan Bistro
Los Angeles, CA
Jack Daniels Barbeque Jackfruit: Marinated jackfruit, caramelized onion, baby arugula, and garlic aioli, served open-faced and covered in homemade spicy barbeque sauce; $8.95
Betel
New York, NY
Pear & Jackfruit Tingle Cocktail: Kaffir lime vodka, chambourd vodka, jackfruit, asian pear, orange juice, Sprite; $9
Boi Sandwich
New York, NY
Jackfruit Toffee Pudding with vanilla ice cream; $7
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