Gulai Nangka: Padang-style Young Jackfruit Curry (Vegan)

Method7 steps · about 2 hr 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Using a blender or food processor, blend: the chillies, shallots (7), garlic (4 cloves), ginger (2 cm), turmeric (4 cm) and coriander (1 tsp).

   Uses 4 big red chillies, chopped · 7 shallots, peeled, chopped · 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped · 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled, chopped · 4 cm fresh turmeric, peeled, chopped · 1 tsp whole coriander

2. 2

   Step 2: In a cooking pot, put the cut young jackfruit, blended spices, white pepper powder (0.5 tsp), galangal (4 cm), lemongrass (1), kaffir lime leaves (3) and salt (to taste).

   Uses 300 g fresh/raw young jackfruit, bite-sized pieces, washed · blended jackfruit-curry paste · 0.5 tsp white pepper powder · 4 cm fresh galangal, peeled, sliced · 1 lemongrass, bruised, knotted · 3 kaffir lime leaves · Salt to taste

3. 3

   Step 3: Knead the tamarind (0.5 tsp) with 2 tbsp of water to extract the juice, then add to the pot.

   Uses jackfruit and curry seasonings · 0.5 tsp tamarind · 2 tbsp water, to extract the tamarind juice

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the water (1.5 litres) and coconut milk (400 ml), stir gently to mix all the ingredients.

   Uses jackfruit and tamarind-seasoned paste · 1.5 litres water, for curry · 400 ml coconut milk

5. 5

   Step 5: Cook over medium flame until it boils, stir frequently.

   Uses assembled coconut jackfruit curry

6. 6

   Step 6: When it boils, reduce the heat to medium low and cook further for 1.5 hr or until the jackfruit is tender. Add hot water if necessary.

   Braise Jackfruit · 90 minUses boiling jackfruit curry · Additional hot water only as needed during the jackfruit simmer

7. 7

   Step 7: Add the long beans (100 g) and cabbage (100 g), and cook for another 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

   Cook Vegetables · 20 minUses tender jackfruit curry · 100 g long beans, cut into 6 cm pieces · 100 g cabbage, cut into small pieces