Cempedak Goreng

Cempedak Goreng/Fried Jackfruit - 5 for $2
Recipe: Cempedak Goreng/ Fried Jackfruit
Ingredients:
15 Cempedak
3 Tbsp Self Raising Flour
2 Tbsp Cornflour
1 Tbsp Rice Flour
1 Tbsp Wheat Flour
Pinch of salt
100ml Water

Method
1.Cut away the thorny green skin and the white core of the jack fruit.
2.Cut the fruit into 1.5 cm thick slices.
3.Rub the slices with chili powder, asafetida and salt.
4.Keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
5.Sprinkle the slices with 1 tbsp of water and about 2 tbsp of rice flour.
6.This will make the masala stick to the slices and also give a crisp outer crust.
7.Deep fry the slices in moderately hot oil till brown.
8.Drain well and serve hot.
9.The slices should have a crisp crust and remain soft inside.

Note:
This simple preparation is a delicacy of west coast of India.
Use tender jack fruit which is just beginning to mature and has soft, tender seeds.
This variety is widely used for cooking.
While peeling and cutting this, lightly smear your knife with oil to prevent the milky wax of the fruit from sticking to the knife.

Feedback by Food Hunters:
- Crispy
- Hot and nice to eat
- Delicious!
- Big!