🇮🇩 Indonesian Vegetarian

Jackfruit Pepesan

Name: Jackfruit Pepesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 slices Ginger; 3, shredded Spring Onions; 3 cloves, sliced Shallots; 2 cans, young Jackfruit; 6 Banana Leaves; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Ground Turmeric; 2 tbsp Sweet Soy Sauce

🇮🇩 Indonesian

Banana-leaf wrapped and steamed jackfruit — pepesan, spice paste worked right in. About 25 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger4 slices
Spring Onions3, shredded
Shallots3 cloves, sliced
Jackfruit2 cans, young
Banana Leaves6
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Ground Turmeric1 tsp
Sweet Soy Sauce2 tbsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

1
Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.
2
Lay the jackfruit in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.
3
Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.
4
Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the sweet soy sauce, and top with spring onions.
5
Heat the Coconut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — indonesian cooking moves fast once it starts.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Balinese Braised Pork Rib with Young Jackfruit (Balung Nangka) · on YouTube