Snacks
Spicy Hemp Crusted Jackfruit Nuggets
Spicy Hemp Crusted Jackfruit Nuggets. Jackfruit spiced and breaded in hemp and spice breading and baked. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. …
- Ready 55 minutes
- Serves 2
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 45 minutes
Snacking just got better with these Spicy Breaded Jackfruit Bites! Jackfruit is dipped in a flavorful batter, rolled in spices and hemp seeds and baked to crisp. Serve this with a favorite cooling dipping sauce.
I often make these with breadcrumbs for a crispier result. Use panko breadcrumbs or coarsely ground nuts for variation. The recipe is easily doubled (which is a great idea to double, because you will want all of it!).
Unripe Jackfruit is used as a vegetable in many asian dishes. It has become popular as a meat substitute in other cuisines. In this recipe, I use the spices and batter that would make a fried chikin nugget kind of result with the jackfruit slices. Try these snack bites with Jackfruit, chikin subs or other veggies.
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These bites are crunchy and amazing with breadcrumbs. Adjust seasoning and heat to taste, or use other spices and herbs for variation. If you make these, do let me know in the comments.
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Recipe
Spicy Hemp Crusted Jackfruit Nuggets
Spicy Hemp Crusted Jackfruit Nuggets. Jackfruit spiced and breaded in hemp and spice breading and baked. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe.
- Serves 2
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 45 minutes
- Total 55 minutes
Ingredients
Jackfruit:
- 20 oz can of young green jackfruit
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning (or use garam masala + celery salt)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
Breading Milk mixture:
- 1/2 cup non dairy milk
- 2 tbsp flax seed meal
- 1 tbsp starch such as corn or arrowroot
- 1/4 tsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp dried sage
Breading dry mixture:
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds (or more almond meal or panko breadcrumbs (breadcrumbs make crispiest))
- 2 tbsp almond meal
- 1/2 to 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Drain the jackfruit. Wrap in paper towel and squeeze lightly to remove excess brine. Slice into bite size slices. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc.
- 2
Combine jackfruit in a saucepan with water, garlic, garam masala, salt and cayenne and bring to a boil. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Total about 13 minutes. Drain, squeeze lightly and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake fo 10 minutes to dry out slightly. (this step adds flavor the the jackfruit bites).
- 3
Prepare your breading station. In a bowl, mix the non dairy milk, spices, flax and starch until smooth. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
- 4
In a shallow bowl combine the hemp breading and spices.
- 5
Take each jackfruit slice, dip in the milk mixture, then place in breading bowl. Move it around to cover all the surfaces, place on parchment lined baking tray. Repeat for all pieces. Spray oil on the pieces.
- 6
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite cooling dipping sauce like vegan ranch.
Notes
for variation: use coarsely ground pumpkin or sunflower seeds, or other nuts, or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
- Calories592 kcal
- Carbohydrates79 g
- Protein21 g
- Fat25 g
- Saturated Fat2 g
- Sodium679 mg
- Potassium1353 mg
- Fiber9 g
- Sugar54 g
- Vitamin A955 IU
- Vitamin C38.9 mg
- Calcium230 mg
- Iron6.5 mg
