How to Make Dried Jackfruit for a More Meaningful Vu Lan Day

How to prepare Boiled Jackfruit Fibers with Lemongrass and Chili

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  Prepare jackfruit fibers

  After purchasing 1kg of jackfruit skin, you should wash it gently with water and place it in a basket to drain excess water.

  You need to use a knife to closely trim the jackfruit skin, slowly peeling off all the tough, green outer skin and the sharp thorns.

  The remaining jackfruit fibers should be cut into small square pieces that are easy to eat, about the size of 2 finger joints.

  How to prepare jackfruit fibers without sticky latex

  • You can leave the jackfruit fibers in a normal room environment for about 1 day before cooking, allowing the latex to reduce naturally before proceeding with preparation!
  • While preparing, use a paper towel to dab a little cooking oil and wipe the entire surface of the jackfruit fibers that are exuding latex.
  • Be sure to apply a little cooking oil to your hands and the knife used to cut the jackfruit fibers to prevent sticking to the latex!

  

  
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  Prepare other ingredients

  Take 2 stalks of lemongrass that you just bought, wash them clean, remove all the old leaves on the outside, use a knife to crush the part of the lemongrass bulb, then cut into pieces about 2 – 3 finger joints long. Continue to split them in half lengthwise to enhance the aroma of the lemongrass.

  For 4 chilies, you only need to remove the stems and wash them clean. Depending on your spice tolerance, you can chop them finely or leave them whole!

  

  
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  Frying Jackfruit Fiber

  Place a stove under a pan, add about 4 tablespoons of cooking oil, and wait until the oil is hot, then slowly arrange the jackfruit fiber neatly in the pan and fry over medium-low heat.

  Wait about 2 minutes until one side of the jackfruit is firm and slightly golden, then flip the remaining side of the jackfruit fiber in the pan. Continue frying until the jackfruit fiber is evenly golden before turning off the stove.

  Tip:

  • You should wait for the oil to be very hot before adding the jackfruit fiber to fry; do not flip the jackfruit frequently to avoid making it mushy and watery.
  • As soon as both sides of the jackfruit fiber are evenly golden, quickly remove them from the pan before turning off the stove; stable temperature helps reduce oil absorption.
  • To prevent the fried jackfruit fiber from becoming dry and greasy, you can rinse the jackfruit fiber with cold water, then let it drain.

  

  

  

  
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  Prepare the braising sauce mixture

  Put into a bowl 2 tablespoons of vegetarian soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian oyster sauce, and stir well until the mixture is dissolved.

  Also prepare about 1 cup of fresh coconut water, set aside for later use.

  

  
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  Stir-fry jackfruit fiber with lemongrass

  Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add all the lemongrass to the pan, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the previously prepared jackfruit fiber.

  At this point, you should let the lemongrass infuse its aroma into each piece of jackfruit fiber; after about 1 minute, start to stir everything together for about 2 more minutes.

  

  
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  Stewed jackfruit fibers with lemongrass and chili in coconut water

  Add the previously mixed stew mixture, stir well over medium heat for about 3 minutes, then evenly pour the prepared fresh coconut water into the pan.

  At this point, you can season with 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2/3 teaspoon of five-spice powder, add chili, and stir everything together.

  After about 5 – 7 minutes, when you see the sauce mixture in the pan boiling again, reduce the heat, continue to stir for about 10 minutes until the stew sauce thickens and the jackfruit fibers absorb the seasoning, then you can turn off the heat.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Now you have successfully made the fragrant jackfruit stir-fried with lemongrass and chili, with an appealing glossy brown color. When you try it, you can feel the natural sweetness of the jackfruit, mixed with the characteristic salty and spicy taste of chili and ground pepper.

  This dish is suitable to be served with fresh vegetables, and adding a bowl of hot steamed rice will complete the flavor, your family will surely love it!