jackfruit – Hungry Hungry Hippie

Toasting on top

I discovered a way to cheat the system. Now you can get blackened toast marks like you get from grilling burger buns…by putting them on top of the toaster. I’m probably not rocking the boat with this discovery, but I thought it was pretty clever (pat on the back, Elise). You don’t have to smash the buns shoving them into the toaster. And you don’t have to wait for your oven to heat up. It’s super quick and yields nice toasty buns with legit char marks. Of course, your toppings won’t be melty, but… Read more >

Elise June 9, 2013 bbq, jackfruit Read more >

BBQ jackfruit

I’d never even heard of jackfruit until I moved to Los Angeles. Apparently it’s a pretty popular vegan replacement for meat in dishes that would otherwise use shredded chicken or pulled pork. Something about the stringy consistency. What the heck is jackfruit anyway? It’s a fruit, native to Southeast Asia, with starchy fibrous flesh. The flavor (of the ripe fruit) is said to be comparable to a combination of apple, pineapple and banana – naturally sweet with subtle flavoring. “It can be used to make a variety of dishes, including custards, cakes, halo-halo… The seeds… Read more >

Elise May 30, 2013 bbq, crock-pot, jackfruitrecipe Read more >