Has anyone tried Jackfruit?

[Ruth n Jersey]

I was reading about Jackfruit being a very healthy fruit to eat. Has anyone tried it? Do you use it as a main ingredient or as a dessert? Many of these strange fruits and vegetables are showing up in my supermarket. I would like to try them although many are very expensive.

 

[Falcon]

Your post is the first I've heard of it. I'll look for it next time I'm in the store.

Wouldn't be surprised to see it up in San Fran.

 

[Marie5656]

I had to look it up. Found a lot of info, but came across this little blurb:

The green ones shouldn't be eaten raw, and must be cooked. This way they are laxative and tasty, but raw will cause stomach upset. Also, she reminded me, the spiky skin of a jack fruit softens when they are ripe and there is no discomfort handling them. Not exactly sure what that means. Many things I read said to boil or panfry. Still unsure about eating the skin.

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[Aunt Bea]

I'm with Falcon, never heard of it and have not seen it in my local markets.

I probably would not buy it but I would take a look and maybe give it a sniff.

 

[Ruthanne]

You are the first to mention it, Ruth, and I haven't ever tried it. I do like to try new things and if I do find some I'll get one.

 

[Camper6]

There are so many Asian fruits on the market now.

I tried a few of them. Bleh!

Durian? Gross!

 

[jujube]

I know that it is popular with Vegans as a meat substitute.