Govinda Organic Jackfruit
Self-picked fruits cannot be replaced by anything. Fruit juice, smoothies, desserts or cakes simply taste best when prepared with one’s own cherries, pears or apples. Whether sweet plums or tart-fresh apples, the fruits in our orchards are definitely handy. Even wild apples and pears can easily be picked from the tree - provided they hang deep enough. In the tropics, many fruits are not only sweeter but also much bigger. A pineapple cannot be pocketed easily. The same applies to coconuts, the largest stone fruits in the world. However, in Southeast Asia there is a tree whose fruits make the coconut look almost diminutive. There is talk of the jackfruit tree, a 20 meter high tree from the family of mulberry plants. Its considerable fruits are much too heavy for the branches. That’s why they grow directly on the trunk. With us they are known as jackfruit, jack or jak.
Jackfruits belong to the oldest fruits in the world. Some researchers suggest that they have existed for almost 50 million years. And remained more or less unchanged. For comparison: Many European apple varieties were cultivated only a few centuries ago. Their predecessors were not only very small, but often also inedible after many crossbreeds. On the other hand, the jackfruit was already there, when the dinosaurs were replaced by the mammals. As impressive as the age of the jack is also its size. Some fruits reach a diameter of up to 50 cm. The weight of a mature jack is between 4 and 40 kilos. For this reason it’s not sold as a whole in Asia, but mostly piecewise. In its home countries, the jackfruit is mainly popular as a dessert or snack for between. Those who try it for the first time, often describe a delicate honey aroma in combination with a fresh, lemon-like flavor. Nevertheless the jack was hardly known over here until recently.
Meanwhile one meets the jackfruit also in the western world. However not in the fruit basket, but rather on the grill or in the pan. Because the jackfruit is a fabulous meat substitute, the great tropical fruit is served almost exclusively in hearty dishes over here. If the fruit is harvested unripe and placed in brine, the fibrous pulp has a neutral taste. It can be marinated according to taste. If the marinated pulp is seared, it gets a crust and is not only visually strongly reminiscent of meat. The consistency is also quite comparable. Even convinced meat-connoisseurs do not notice a difference between meat and jackfruit in goulash or a curry. Because of the extraordinary versatile preparation possibilities, the jackfruit is therefore highly popular among vegetarians and vegans.
With Govinda organic jackfruit you can enjoy meat-free haute cuisine. With jackfruit cubes from Govinda, you can conjure up not only savoury barbecue skewers but also wonderful stews: the pre-cooked and ready-to-cook flesh of young jackfruit is simply seasoned with the enclosed seasoning mix to give it a spicy note. Jackfruit cutlets are particularly suitable for preparing grilled meatballs or breaded patties. However, jackfruit is also a welcome change as a base for hearty bolognese or chilli con carne. Discover creative ideas based on the exotic tree fruit with Govinda jackfruit.
