Now I have to profess now that I’ve had to change my whole outlook on vegan food, Considering it to be boring and bland!
This fantastic recipe will totally change your thoughts on this, so many amazing flavours going on, some of the processes do take a little time and effort, but, well worth it, you can of course buy vegan kimchi online, I’m not against this in the slightest, but it’s great to have a go at your own.
You can now find tinned Jack Fruit in various supermarkets, so making life a little easier.
My opinion on Jackfruit is that without some added flavour, it is quite bland, but it has a fantastic “ pulled pork “ consistency once finished.
See what you think, happy cooking!
Note: An essential ingredient in Korean cuisine, Kochukaru is a coarsely ground red pepper with a texture between flakes and powder. Traditionally, Kochukaru is made from sun-dried chile peppers, and versions that are prepared in this manner are still considered the best tasting.
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Kimchi
Meanwhile, combine spring onion whites, garlic, ginger, chili powder, miso paste, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Process until rough paste is formed, about 30 seconds total, scraping down sides as necessary.
Once cabbage is wilted, add chili mixture and turn with a spoon to coat. Add 250ml of water to mixture. Taste liquid and add more salt as necessary. Pack kimchi into sterile jars, pressing down firmly to pack tightly and make sure there are no air pocket,
Cover the kimchi with its liquid.
Seal the jars tightly and allow them to sit at cool room temperature for 24 hours, then transfer to the refrigerator. Allow to ferment at least 1 week before eating. Your Kimchi will last for up to 1 month after opening.
Alternatively, place directly in fridge after packing.
barbecue jackfruit
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion until very soft, for around 10-12 mins.
Add the cinnamon, cumin and paprika to the onions and cook for a further 2-3 mins.
Next add the Tabasco, vinegar and bbq sauce and mix well before adding in the tomato, the drained jackfruit and 200ml water.
Leave to simmer gently, covered, for 30 mins stirring every 5-10 mins to help break down the jackfruit, then take the lid off and cook a further 10 minutes.
Once cooked, use a fork to make sure all of the jackfruit is well shredded. Check seasoning and add another tbsp of bbq sauce if necessary for extra stickiness.
For the fried rice
fried rice
Combine the soy sauce and kochukaru chilli into a paste in a small bowl.
Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a frying pan and briefly fry the spring onions and garlic until they begin to sizzle. Add the kimchi and fry, stirring for a further 3 minutes, Tip in the rice and beansprouts and fry for 1-2 minutes until very hot.
Stir in the chilli mixture and peanuts and mix well.
Mix 2 teaspoons of Kochukaru chilli with 200ml of vegan mayonnaise until well combined.
Divide the rice onto 4 warm serving plates, Spoon the bbq Jack Fruit alongside, Sprinkle with extra peanuts and spring onion, Top the rice with the Kochukaru Spiced Mayonnaise and serve.
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