The jackfruit, also known as the jack tree, is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family. Its origin is in the region between the Western Ghats of southern India, all of Sri Lanka, and the rainforests of Malaysia.
Carotenoids, the pigments that give jackfruit its yellow color, are high in vitamin A.
Like all antioxidants, carotenoids protect cells from damage and help your body work right. They may help prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease, as well as eye problems like cataracts and macular degeneration.
Jackfruit Arepas
Ingredients
- 2 cups arepa flour, (pre-cooked cornmeal)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp Oilve Oil
Preparation
Preparation:
- Stir water, olive oil and salt together in a bowl. Gradually stir corn meal into water with your fingers until mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough.
- Divide dough into 8 golf ball-size balls and pat each one into a patty about 3/8-inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, cook corn patties in hot oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle.
- Slice halfway through each cake horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket.
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