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Green jackfruit curry (cari jaque vert)

A signature vegetarian curry from La Réunion, where green jackfruit, slow-cooked, takes on the texture of shredded meat. Flavoured with turmeric and ginger, it is served with rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Peel the green jackfruit while wearing oiled gloves, remove the latex and the skin, then cut the flesh into 4 cm pieces.
  2. Slice the onions, crush the garlic and grate the ginger.
  3. In a casserole dish, heat the oil and brown the onions for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin and clove, then stir for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the tomato rougail and cook for 2 minutes to release the aromas.
  6. Add the jackfruit, salt and water, then cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
  7. Check the cooking: the jackfruit should be tender and fall apart easily with a fork. Add a little water if needed.
  8. Remove the clove, adjust the salt and serve with white rice.

Variations and tips

Using what's available. If green jackfruit is hard to find, use canned chickpeas, added at the end of cooking.

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