How do I prepare the jackfruit for pulling?

Drain the canned jackfruit, then use your clean hands or a fork to 'pull' the pieces apart, separating the fibrous parts to create a shredded texture.

Can I adjust the spiciness of the peri peri sauce?

Yes, the recipe calls for 2 fresh chillies, but you can easily add more or remove some depending on your preferred spice level before blending the sauce.

What's the best way to get the jackfruit crispy?

After adding your desired amount of peri peri sauce, fry the jackfruit for 10-15 minutes, or cook a little longer, stirring throughout, to allow it to crisp up in the pan.

Do I need to remove the skins from the tomatoes for the sauce?

Yes, the recipe specifically instructs to remove the skins from the two ripe tomatoes before chopping and blending them into the peri peri sauce.

How long does it take to cook this Peri Peri Pulled Jackfruit?

The total cook time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes, including frying the jackfruit and then cooking it with the sauce.

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Peri Peri Pulled Jackfruit
[Vegan]

Name: Peri Peri Pulled Jackfruit [Vegan]
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 10 ounces canned jackfruit (drained); 1 red onion – chopped; 2 cloves of garlic; 2 fresh chillies – stems removed (add or remove from this depending how spicy you like it); 2 ripe tomatoes (remove skins then chop); 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf

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Pulled jackfruit is prepared with a deliciously spicy peri peri sauce in this recipe! You'll be going back for seconds (and maybe even thirds).

Ingredients You Need for Peri Peri Pulled Jackfruit [Vegan]

10 ounces canned jackfruit (drained)

For the sauce:

1 red onion – chopped
2 cloves of garlic
2 fresh chillies – stems removed (add or remove from this depending how spicy you like it)
2 ripe tomatoes (remove skins then chop)
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf

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How to Prepare Peri Peri Pulled Jackfruit [Vegan]

Blend all the peri peri sauce ingredients until a paste forms, then set it to one side.
‘Pull’ the jackfruit apart with either your clean hands or a fork.
Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan, then add in the jackfruit and fry on a medium heat for about 4 minutes (make sure you keep stirring throughout this recipe).
Then, add your desired amount of peri peri sauce, then fry for a further 10-15 minutes (or cook a little longer so it will crisp up).
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The sauce recipe will make more than 2 servings, while the jackfruit will make 2 – but you can store in the fridge for another time. For future use: be sure to cook it for about 10 minutes with whatever you want on a medium high heat.