Pulled Jackfruit
Asian
Easy
Main CourseWorld Vegan Day 2026 Calls For Smoky Pulled Jackfruit For Tacos
Pulled Jackfruit
37 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Pulled jackfruit provides the plant-based alternative to cooked meat shreds and is a must-have on every celebration table. Green jackfruit is a fruit native to South Asia with a neutral taste and fibrous flesh that perfectly absorbs smoky spices, such as paprika, cumin and soy sauce. Once boiled and fork-mashed, the jackfruit pieces literally fall apart, similar to pork. It is one of the staples in modern vegan cuisine and can be easily bought in ready-made cans.
The 1st of November marks World Vegan Day 2026 and encourages people to experiment in their kitchen, and this dish is ideal for such an occasion. Established by the Vegan Society UK in 1994, the holiday is meant to promote the idea of kinder and greener consumption as the weather becomes cooler and calls for some comfort food dishes. Stuff the filling into tacos, empanadas, wraps or even buns to satisfy your guests. Among many jackfruit recipes, this one is the most convenient to cook in bulk.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 tbspOlive oil Pulled jackfruit provides the plant-based alternat
1Red onion, sliced
600 gYoung jackfruit, drained and rinsed
2Garlic cloves, crushed
1 tspSmoked paprika
1 tspCumin
½ tspOregano
To tasteFreshly ground black pepper
1 tspTomato puree
2 tspSoy sauce
1 tspTreacle or dark brown sugar
200 mlVegetable stock
To tasteChilli paste, chipotle paste or Tabasco
For servingSmall tortillas, empanada pastry or burger buns