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Jackfruit goulash recipe
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Jackfruit goulash

The jackfruit goulash tastes juicy, spicy and slightly smoky. It is also vegan, healthy and filling. In the cold season, the goulash with jackfruit is a delicious main meal that warms you up from the inside. It is also ideal for a festive meal. You can make the goulash with jackfruit at home with this recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hungarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 480 g drained jackfruit pickled in brine (2 x 400 g cans)
  • approx. 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 250 ml red wine
  • 1 carrot medium
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp strained tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp yeast flakes
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika powder
  • 1 tsp ground caraway
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tbsp salt or to taste
  • 2 bay leaves dried
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Drain jackfruit flesh thoroughly and then roughly chop it into slightly smaller pieces with your hands.
  • Peel and finely chop onion and garlic.
  • Clean carrot and bell pepper. Roughly shred the carrot and cut the bell pepper into small cubes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry the onion and garlic until translucent.
  • Add the drained jackfruit, grated carrot, diced paprika, smoked paprika powder, sweet paprika powder and caraway and fry over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Make sure that nothing burns, reduce the heat if necessary.
  • Deglaze with red wine and stir.
  • Add vegetable stock, strained tomatoes, yeast flakes, bay leaves and rosemary, bring to a boil and simmer for approx. 30 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the jackfruit goulash has the desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Notes

  • Season the Hungarian goulash with spices and herbs of your choice.
  • You can use just carrots or just bell peppers for the recipe. You can also experiment with other vegetables.
  • Note the detailed tips and tricks for preparing the jackfruit goulash at the top of the article.