Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Ginataang Langka Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk
菲律賓椰汁燴嫩菠蘿蜜
Recipe overview
Tender young jackfruit simmered with ginger, coconut milk and dried shrimp for a savoury Filipino vegetable dish.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 600 g young green jackfruit drained
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 40 g dried shrimp
- 25 g ginger
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 100 g spinach leaves
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 200 ml water
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
02
Tools
- colander
- cutting board
- kitchen knife
- mixing bowl
- deep frying pan
- spatula
- measuring jug
- measuring spoons
03
Steps
Step 1
Rinse jackfruit
Rinse young jackfruit and drain well.
Step 2
Cut jackfruit
Cut jackfruit into bite-size pieces.
Step 3
Soak dried shrimp
Soak dried shrimp in warm water 10 minutes, then drain.
Step 4
Chop aromatics
Chop ginger, onion and garlic.
Step 5
Soften aromatics
Heat oil in a deep pan and soften ginger, onion and garlic.
Step 6
Fry dried shrimp
Add dried shrimp and fry until fragrant.
Step 7
Add jackfruit
Add jackfruit and 200 ml water; stir.
Step 8
Simmer jackfruit
Cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
Step 9
Add coconut milk
Pour in coconut milk and simmer gently 12 minutes without a hard boil.
Step 10
Cook spinach
Add spinach and cook until fully wilted.
Step 11
Season
Season with fish sauce and black pepper.
Step 12
Check and serve
Check jackfruit is tender and sauce is hot, then serve.
Common mistakes
- Wet jackfruit thins the coconut sauce.
- Hard boiling can split coconut milk.
- Unsoaked or unfried dried shrimp stay hard and taste harsh.
Tips
Use unsweetened young jackfruit packed in brine, rinsed and drained. Keep coconut milk at a gentle simmer and add fish sauce only at the end.
