How to make Jackfruit *ACTUALLY* taste good! How to get rid of the acidic flavor

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned jackfruit

Canned jackfruit is often more affordable and provides a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Flour tortillas are usually less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream can be a more budget-friendly topping.

Open 2 cans of jackfruit and drain them in a strainer.

Rinse the jackfruit quickly to remove excess brine.

Chop off the tough bits on the bottom of the jackfruit and mince them up if desired.

Rinse the jackfruit thoroughly in cold water, squeezing out as much brine as possible.

Add the jackfruit to a pot and boil in plain unsalted water for about 10 minutes to soften and leach out brine.

Rinse the jackfruit again in cold water to stop the cooking process and dry it as much as possible.

Prepare a marinade for the jackfruit (ingredients and measurements in the description).

Add agave syrup to the marinade (optional) to balance the acidic flavors.

Let the marinated jackfruit sit in the fridge for about 40 minutes (overnight is also an option).

Heat canola oil in a cast iron skillet and add diced onion and garlic, cooking with salt until softened.

Add the jackfruit to the skillet and cook for about 20 minutes, allowing it to caramelize without drying out.

Heat corn tortillas directly on the burner until charred and pliable.

Assemble tacos with the jackfruit, topped with onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

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