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Jak Fruit - Meat Substitute
Vegan
Prepared jak fruit for cooking can be canned or frozen for later use.  This is a messy process so we recommend doing this in batches and while young jak fruit is available or in season.

~~~ Ingredients ~~~
3 young jak fruit (unripe) will give you approximately 2 kilos of ‘meat’ depending on the size of the fruit
Paper to protect your bench and chopping board
Pair of latex or other suitable gloves
Large, sharp knife
1 large bowl or container half filled with salted water
1 large pot coated with bland cooking oil ie. Macadamia or sunflower
Additional oil for oiling knife blade
Water for boiling

~~~ Directions ~~~
Line your chopping area with sufficient paper to prevent the sticky latex from ruining your surfaces.  Put on the gloves and lightly oil the blade of your chopping knife. Take the jak fruit and cut and remove the bottom and top. Discard. Slice the remaining jak fruit across-ways in 1-inch-thick slices. Cut away just enough of the skin to leave the fleshy part intact.  Cut out the core but again leave a little intact to keep the jak fruit flesh from separating during boiling. Cut into large bite-sized triangles and place into the salted water immediately to prevent browning/discolouration. Continue this process with the remaining jak fruit.  Once prepared fill the large oil-coated pot halfway and bring to the boil.  Once boiled add the jak fruit pieces and simmer for 6-10 minutes.  You may need to press down with a spatula as the jak fruit will float and you want to make sure it’s being cooked evenly. Ensure you don’t overcook it.  Drain and cool immediately.  Once cooled the jak fruit can be used in any dishes where meat would be used.  Divide into portions and freeze or can for use at a later date.