+23 Jackfruit Recipes (Ripe and Unripe)

Jackfruit is such a versatile tropical fruit and to celebrate that, I have put together a selection of jackfruit recipes.

Discover fresh ripe and young canned jackfruit recipes below. There is something for everyone with lunch ideas, sweet desserts, Asian and Indian recipes, as well as American and European classics prepared with jackfruit.

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Yet, here you will mainly find a collection of meals and most are vegan jackfruit recipes because this fruit is used as a meat substitute.

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What is Jackfruit?

Jackfruit is the largest and heaviest fruit in the world, and it's related to the breadfruit. There are many differences between jackfruits and breadfruits.

We have a young jackfruit tree in our tropical garden in Goa, India, and from that tree, we harvest about 20 jackfruit in one season.

Each jackfruit weighs about 44-66 lbs/ 20-30 kg. Grown Jackfruit trees, with their massive build, can have about 200 Jackfruit growing on the tree trunk and on brunches.

These are crazy numbers when you think that some of these jackfruit tend to get over 55 lbs/ 25 kgs heavy!

The healthy exotic fruit is native to the Western Ghats/West Coast of India, but it also grows in other parts of Asia, in the Caribbeans, Africa and South America.

The fruit is also known as fruit de Jaque in French, kathal in Hindi and pannas पाननस in Goa and Maharashtra.

It's in season from March to June in any tropical climate and two major varieties exist, a softer jelly-like type and the more common and commercialized fleshy jackfruit.

The fiber rich fruit flesh is pale yellow/beige, and it tastes and smells like a combination of banana, mango, and pineapple.

It's a pleasant smell and taste and nothing bad as the durian. In fact, it's not even related to Durian.

The fruit can be bought whole or canned. When whole, the jackfruit is cut open and consumed in its ripe form. Canned jackfruit is the young fruit, which is raw.

Both, fruit flesh and jackfruit seeds can be used in recipes. The seeds can be boiled and taste just like chestnuts!

ripe whole medium sized jackfruit — Ripe whole medium-sized jackfruit ready to be cut open

Plucking out jackfruit pulp and seeds from a whole jackfruit — Gauri plucking out jackfruit pulp and seeds from a whole jackfruit

We usually enjoy jackfruit as is in its raw state. However, the fruit is great cooked too with other ingredients.

Especially vegans may appreciate this fruit. As a fruit lover, you might want to peruse my list of tropical fruits.

Find a selection of wonderful jackfruit recipes below.

Jackfruit Bao Buns

Vegan pulled Jackfruit Bao Buns have a delectably seasoned sauce with pulled jackfruit, tangy pickled onions and soft, delicate bao buns. Ready in 30 mins.

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Jackfruit Birria Tacos

These vegan Jackfruit Birria Tacos are the plant-based version of the traditional beef Birria tacos.

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Loaded BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Nachos

These vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit Nachos are absolutely brimming with flavor between the cheese, pulled jackfruit, and endless topping options! Can be made with vegan cheese too.

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Indonesian Jackfruit Rendang

Jackfruit rendang is a deliciously spicy, fragrant and filling slow-cooked Indonesian curry. This recipe calls for unripe young jackfruit.

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Jackfruit Mango Smoothie Recipe with Cardamom

This gloriously thick and delicious Jackfruit Mango Smoothie is spiked with a hint of vanilla and cardamom - add in your daily dose of protein and collagen and this becomes more than just a refreshing treat to enjoy.

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Jackfruit Salad With Mango and Dill

Vegan jackfruit salad made with shallot, fresh dill, mango, lemon zest and roasted poblano pepper. You will need raw unripe jackfruit to make this.

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French Dip Jackfruit Sandwich

If comfort food to you is dunking a savory vegan French dip sandwich with unripe jackfruit into a full-bodied au jus, do I have a treat for you… This hearty sandwich is served on toasted ciabatta with sautéed onions and horseradish mayonnaise.

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Jackfruit Upside Down Cake

This jackfruit upside down cake replaces pineapples for a Filipino twist on a classic American dessert. Best made with ripe fresh jackfruit, but canned jackfruit will also work.

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Jackfruit Tinga with Chipotle Sauce

This vegan jackfruit tinga is simmered in a smoky and spicy garlic, olive oil, tomato chipotle sauce. The shredded unripe jackfruit mimics shredded chicken in traditional chicken tinga recipes.

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Chili Verde Jackfruit with Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

The flavor punch in this chili verde jackfruit with cilantro lime brown rice recipe is no joke. It is spicy, savory, tangy, mouth-watering goodness. Prepared with canned, unripe jackfruit and finished with a drizzle of lime juice.

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Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Sandwiches

Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Sandwiches are spiced up with chili powder. A hot bbq sauce recipe is included for 6-8 big fat sandwiches.

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BBQ Jackfruit Tacos with Mango Salsa

Some delicious BBQ Jackfruit Tacos with Mango Salsa to health up your dinner and to keep great flavors on the menu!

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Jackfruit Ice Cream

The sweetness from jackfruit and the bite of jackfruit bits makes this ice cream subtle, creamy and delicious!

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Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas (With Fresh Jackfruit)

Create mind-blowing jackfruit carnitas with this easy-to-follow, Mexican-inspired recipe. Serve them in tacos, tamales, corn tortilla and more. Serve up with Guacamole and Salsa of your choice.

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Vegan Stew with Jackfruit Beef

It is a hearty and filling vegan stew recipe that is loaded with veggies and flavors. For good measure, we also added some jackfruit chunks to have something beefy to bite on. It is the perfect dinner recipe when you need a warm and steamy bowl of delicious vegan comfort food.

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