Delicious Vegan Haitian Griot Recipe: A Plant-Based Spin on a Classic Haitian Dish

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a nutty flavor and is packed with protein.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity with a different flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being healthier.

allspice

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Nutmeg can mimic the warm flavor of allspice.

Start by marinating the jackfruit overnight in a mixture of salt, vegan pork seasoning, liquid browning, epis, black pepper, onion powder, minced garlic, paprika, thyme, and the juice of the sour oranges and limes.

After marinating, remove the jackfruit from the mixture and reserve the marinade.

Coat the jackfruit in corn starch and deep fry in hot oil at 365 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown.

Remove the jackfruit from the oil and place it back into the bowl with the marinade. Fold the jackfruit gently to ensure it is coated in the marinade, and fry it a second time until it is golden brown and crispy.

Serve the vegan griot hot with pikliz, a spicy Haitian slaw made with pickled vegetables.

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