Jackfruit Burger Patty Recipe (Easy & Delicious!) (2024)

If you’re interested in trying jackfruit recipes, these curry burger patties are for you! They are the perfect substitute for red meat. So delicious!

Let’s talk jackfruit recipes today! Just because I’m obsessed with this unique fruit, and I can’t wait to tell you about it. Jackfruit is native to South and Southeast Asia, and it’s the largest tree-borne fruit in the world (it can weigh up to 80 pounds!).

There are two ways to eat jackfruit: 1) ripe, when it’s subtly sweet and perfect for desserts; and 2) green, as a vegetable/delicious substitute for meat.

Yes – when it’s unripe, it has a meat-like tasteand is typically used in curry dishes in Asia. Which brings me to today’s jackfruit recipe: curry burger patties! This recipe uses canned jackfruit.

If you are scared of making a fruit into a burger – don’t be. I promise this is worth your while.

I’m not going to say it takes like ground beef (why does everyone say “it takes just like meat?”), but it does have a special meat-like flavor all its own, and you ARE going to love it!

Ingredients

• 1 can of green jackfruit, drained and rinsed– you can get it online or in an Asian grocery
• 1/3 cup chickpea or garbanzo flour
• 1/4 cup chopped red onions
• 1 tsp of grated ginger
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp of curry powder
• 1 tsp paprika (use red chili powder for more spice)
• Salt and freshly cracked paprika to taste
• 1 T of oil + enough for shallow frying the patties

Additional Ingredients

• Burger buns
• Salad greens tossed with some olive oil, lemon juice, and salt & freshly cracked black pepper
• Condiments of your choice

Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe

• You can find jackfruit in most grocery stores that have an international section. You can also look for it at Asian grocery stores, and Trader Joe’s usually have it as well.
• I got three patties with one can of green jackfruit. The recipe can be easily doubled.
• Look for jackfruit that is canned with water or brine as opposed to syrup.
• Boiling the fruit creates a nice stringy texture and helps to remove any metallic taste from the can.
• Add a little bit of red pepper to your patties instead of paprika (or in addition to) for a little spice.

If you love this recipe or any other jackfruit recipes – let me know – I’d like to try them too!

Get the printable recipe for this delicious burger below.

I’d love to know what you think of this in the comments! If you’re looking for more delicious jackfruit or vegetarian recipes, check out these creations from this blog as well as some of my blogging friends:

• Jackfruit Tinga Tostadas
• Instant Pot Vegan Posole
• Vegetarian Chili Recipe
• Jackfruit Fajitas with Avocado Cream
• Vegetarian Linguine
• Jackfruit Burger Patties Web Story