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Jackfruit seed hummus

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Neelanjana Mondal
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Jackfruit Seed Hummus
Recipe You Need To Try This Summer

60 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
Gluten free
Diet
Jackfruit seed hummus recipe is the perfect summer dip or appetiser for those who really love their Middle Eastern spreads. It uses jackfruit seeds, which ripen between May and August. The seeds are a good source of vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium. It is also a good source of fibre and has a sweet and nutty taste. Boiled jackfruit seeds swap the chickpeas in the hummus to develop a soft, starchy texture similar to chestnuts or potatoes once cooked. Jackfruit seeds are not a surprise or unusual ingredient to use instead of chickpeas in the hummus recipe because the seeds have a mild, nutty flavour that pairs well with Mediterranean ingredients like tahini, cumin, garlic, and lemon juice. The hummus can be served with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, and it also works well as a sandwich spread as well. What makes this version especially intriguing is that once the seeds are boiled and peeled, they break down into a smooth purée that doesn’t require long to blend or even require heavy processing, which helps keep the hummus texture light rather than dense. Their mild flavour also means the seasoning really dominates the condiment’s taste, allowing the garlic, lemon, and tahini to stand out more clearly than they sometimes do in chickpea-based versions.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cups Jackfruit seeds
1/4 cupExtra virgin olive oil
1/2 cupVegetable broth
1/2 tspSea salt
3Garlic cloves (peeled)
1/4 cupGarlic spread (made from garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt)
1Lemon (juiced)
for servingOlive oil and herbs

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Cleaning and boiling the jackfruit seeds

Clean the jackfruit seeds well to remove any excess fibres from the fruit. Transfer the seeds to a medium saucepan. Pour water into it until there is an inch or more of water above the seeds. Bring to a boil.

Step 1
Step 1: Cleaning and boiling the jackfruit seeds
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Simmering the seeds
30 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cooling and peeling the seeds
10 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Blending the hummus
5 Minutes

FAQs

A: Boil peeled jackfruit seeds until soft, then blend with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and a little water until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.