Jackfruit Rendang

Name: Jackfruit Rendang
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cans young jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded; 8 red chilies, seeded; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 6 shallots, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp galangal paste; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 2 tsp palm sugar; 2 tsp tamarind paste; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Young jackfruit cooked in aromatic rendang sauce with coconut milk and spices. Plant-based, rich, and deeply satisfying. A trending vegan favorite.

55 minMediumServes 4290 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopVegan

Ingredients

2 cans young jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded
8 red chilies, seeded
8 garlic cloves, minced
6 shallots, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp galangal paste
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tsp palm sugar
2 tsp tamarind paste
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

In a food processor, blend 8 seeded red chilies, 8 minced garlic cloves, 6 minced shallots, 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and 2 tbsp galangal paste until a smooth paste forms.
2

Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
3

Add the spice paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly darker.
4

Add 2 cans young jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded and toss to coat with the paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
5

Pour in 2 cups coconut milk and 1 cup vegetable broth. Add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks. Bring to a simmer.
6

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens. The jackfruit should be very tender.
7

Stir in 2 tsp palm sugar and 2 tsp tamarind paste. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste.
8

Remove lemongrass stalks. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.

Questions

How long does Jackfruit Rendang keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Jackfruit Rendang?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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