Jackfruit Burgers
These crispy, deep-fried jackfruit burgers are a game-changer! They're so juicy, flavorful, and chicken-like, you won't believe they're vegan. Get ready to ditch those boring veggie burgers and try the jackfruit magic for yourself.
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 Pestle & Mortar
- 1 Deep pan Anything you can deep fry in really
- 3 Mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the burger
- 400g Tin Jackfruit
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 50 g Vital Wheat Gluten
- 15 g Pea protein
- 20 g Gram flour
- 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tsp Garlic granules
- 1 tsp Onion granules
- 1 tsp Veg stock powder
- 1/2 tsp MSG
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
For the spice mix
- 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp White pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic granules
- 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
For the dry dredge
- 60 g Flour
- 60 g Corn flour
- 2 tbsp Spice mix
For the wet dredge
- 240 ml Unsweetened plant milk I like soy for this, but any will do
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp Dry dredge mixture
Instructions
- Prep Jackfruit: Drain excess moisture from canned jackfruit. Pulse in a food processor until shredded but not paste-like.
- Mix: Add dry ingredients (salt, nutritional yeast, vital wheat gluten, pea protein, gram flour, garlic and onion granules, vegetable stock powder, optional MSG) to the food processor and pulse to combine. Knead mixture by hand for 5 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes to as long as you have.
- Make Spice Mix: Grind spice mix ingredients together while the jackfruit rests.
- Prep Dredges: Combine flour, corn flour, and spice mix for the dry dredge. Whisk plant milk, apple cider vinegar, and some dry dredge for the wet dredge.
- Shape & Coat: Form jackfruit mixture into 3 patties. Dredge each in dry dredge, wet dredge, then dry dredge again, pressing to create a craggy coating.
- Deep Fry: Heat oil to 190°C (375°F). Fry patties for 10 minutes, or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain and season with salt. Serve in buns with your favourite toppings.
Notes
- For best results, use young green jackfruit in water or brine.
- Resting times are important for proper hydration and firm patties.