Vegan General Tso’s Jackfruit
Indulge in the magic of Vegan General Tso's Jackfruit—a quick, flavorful delight that transforms jackfruit into a savory masterpiece in just 20 minutes. Perfectly balanced, plant-based, and a true taste adventure!
Servings:
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup sweet onion thinly sliced
- 3 cups canned green jackfruit in brine (20 oz) drained
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 red bell pepper quartered
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, tamari, hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic powder, red chili flakes, cornstarch, and turmeric powder; set aside.
- Add oil to a heated skillet over medium heat. Saute sweet onions for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Add in the jackfruit and continue sauteing for 3 minutes.
- Pour the hoisin mixture and mix well. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes over medium-low heat.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced bell peppers.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately with chopped green onions.
Notes
- If you want to use a fresh green jackfruit, just make sure to parboil for 5 minutes before proceeding with the recipe. It will make the jackfruit tender and removes its bitter taste.
Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 969mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2042IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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