JACKFRUIT 101

1. To a small pot add the jackfruit and cover with 2 cup water, vegetable broth or bouillon, 1/2 onion and 2 cloves garlic. Cook for 10 minutes over high heat.
2. Return to the jackfruit after it has boiled for 30 minutes. Drain and discard the liquid, rinse with cool water, then place the jackfruit in the center of a clean, thin dish towel or in a nut milk bag and using your hands squeeze the jackfruit to release excess liquid.
3. Add jackfruit to a large bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and any other seasonings of choice.
4. Thinly slice ¼ of the white onion.
5. To a large pan or skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons oil and once hot add the thinly sliced onion, saute for 2 minutes then and in the half the jackfruit in a even layer, making sure to not over crowd the pan. Cook untouched for 3 minutes to brown then or until beginning to brown
6. After 2-3 minutes, stir the jackfruit until other side to get goldenbegins to brown as well. Season with a touch of salt then transfer everything in the pan to a bowl.
7. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and cook the second batch of jackfruit cook the same way. Once all golden, transfer to the bowl as well. Once all the jackfruit is cooked return to the pan and add sauce or salsa of choice and enjoy!