Vegetarian Khao Tang Na Tang with Jackfruit
A spicy and creamy peanut-coconut spread made with jackfruit and served on airy, crunchy puffed rice squares.
- Total Time20 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
- DietVegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can jackfruit (in brine, NOT syrup!)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, ground
- 1 tbsp peanutbutter
- 1 tbsp hoison sauce
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- salt to taste
- puffed rice squares for serving
- Optional: Lime, cilantro, and carrot for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your jackfruit. Drain and slice off the hard, solid sections and remove seeds. Separate the soft, pulled-pork-like bits into a bowl for use.
- Add coconut oil to a pan at medium heat. Saute shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes until very lightly browned. Add jackfruit, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat after a few minutes to avoid over-cooking the jackfruit. Otherwise, it will get too soft and not have the texture you want.
- While you’re sauteeing your jackfruit, get a sauce pan or small pot going at medium-high heat with the coconut milk, ground roasted peanuts, peanut butter, hoison, and tamarind paste. Allow this to meld together for a bit. Taste occasionally and add salt to taste.
- Once your have your sauce seasoned to perfection, add the jackfruit and allow it to marinate in the sauce for 3-5 minutes. You now have na tang spread!
- Pour your na tang into a bowl and serve with puffed rice squares (available at most Asian grocery stores).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Thai
Find it online: https://www.wholesomm.com/vegetarian-jackfruit-na-tang/
