A delicious and guilt-free alternative to traditional shrimp, made from jackfruit and spices.
Author:info-cookingwithmayaagmail-com
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Steaming
Cuisine:Vegan
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup of jackfruit, shredded
1 cup of vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup of cornstarch
1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons of seaweed flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt to taste
1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Combine the shredded jackfruit, vital wheat gluten, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, seaweed flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add water or vegetable broth until the mixture forms a dough. Adjust the moisture as needed; it should be pliable but not too sticky.
Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes elastic.
Shape the dough into small shrimp-sized pieces.
Steam or boil the pieces for 20 minutes until firm. Use a well-oiled steamer to prevent sticking.
Cool the cooked pieces before using them in your favorite recipes.
Notes
Pro tip: Fully shred the jackfruit for the best texture. Seaweed flakes add a nice hint of the ocean but are optional.