Ginger Tamari Jackfruit

From an upcoming cookbook, By Del Sroufe

I make this with tofu often and use it in any number of ways, on a salad, in a wrap, or with stir fry vegetables and rice. It is full of flavor and easy to prepare. When I have a guest who doesn’t eat tofu, I make it With mushrooms or jackfruit.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 Tbsp shoyu or tamari

3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 

3 Tbsp molasses 

½ Tbsp lime juice 

2 cloves minced garlic 

1 tsp ground ginger 

¾  tsp red pepper flake

1 20-ounce can jackfruit, drained, rinsed well, then lightly mashed 

How To Make It 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Add the tamari, red wine vinegar, molasses, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl and mix well. 
  3. Add the jackfruit to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes, toss briefly and let it sit for another 30 minutes.
  4. Place in a small non-stick baking dish and bake for 45 minutes until the marinade is absorbed and the tofu is browned.  Stir occasionally.