Jackfruit Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is a Cuban classic, I’ve adjusted the recipe to feature Jackfruit as this dish’s star. A rich tomato stew with onions, peppers, olives and familiar Cuban spices. The Jackfruit becomes tender and shreds like the “old clothes” this dish was named after.

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Step 1

1. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion sliced vegetables to the pot and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until caramelized.

Step 2

2. When vegetables have softened a little bit (not fully caramelized) add the tomato sauce to pan. Cook vegetables and tomato sauce together for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the tomato sauce to thicken and caramelize. The final few minutes, you will need to stir frequently to prevent burning.

Step 3

2. Add the garlic and spices and cook for another minute.

Step 4

3. Add the white wine and bring it to a rapid boil, deglazing the bottom of the pan (scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan).

Step 5

4. Add the jackfruit and broth to skillet. Stir. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 6

5. Stir in the olives and cilantro.

Step 7

6. Remove lid and simmer to thicken sauce, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Step 8

7. Serve with rice/cauliflower rice, black beans, and cucumber/avocado salsa.