You haven’t lived until you’ve had jackfruit.
I kept seeing the ominous spikes and thought it was that terrible imposter durian. If you’ve ever had durian, you would understand my rational fears.
Well, at work one day the natives offered me some fruit and after first denying it, I took a piece. And then a few more pieces. And then I was hooked. The next day I went out and bought some for the house. The day after that the roommates bought some for the house. We decided it was all over, we could no longer live a day without jackfruit.
This fibrous, sweet, beautifully flavored massive fruit is sent from the heavens. (Or India, really.) It is mostly served here from a woman cutting it up on the streets, or on that fancy styrofoam.
As we started to consume it everyday we discovered how it tastes frozen and also what to do with the seeds that are usually discarded. Come to find out, the seeds roasted/boiled and peeled are a protein rich delicious potato flavored wonder. I’m sure the chefs of NY will turn it into a $100 plate special 5 years from now… but you heard it here first!
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