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Best Ginataang Langka Recipe

Jackfruit isn't just a fruit, but it could actually be a good main dish in the Philippines. This dish is complemented with coconut milk.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Vegetable recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 persons
Calories 887kcal
Cost $5-$20

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Jackfruit unripe, peeled, and shredded
  • 2 cups Coconut cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 pc Onion medium size, cubed
  • 2 tablespoon Fish Sauce or patis
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 pcs Red Chilies
  • ½ cup Ground Pork
  • 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil

Instructions

  • In a pot, boil the jackfruit for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Fry the pork meat until lightly browned. Then add the garlic and onions. Saute until softened.
  • Add the fish sauce and ½ cup of water. Stir well until it boils.
  • Then, add the boiled jackfruit. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup of coconut milk and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Add the remaining cup of coconut cream and red chilies. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Serve while hot!