jackfruit substitute
in stir fry.

Young Jackfruit shreds like pulled meat in stir fry, absorbing sauce flavors readily. The sub should have a similar shredded texture.

top substitutes

01

Mushrooms

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Young green jackfruit shredded for meaty texture

02

Eggplant

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Young green; shreds to meaty pulled texture

03

Breadfruit

8.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Starchy tropical, works when unripe

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04

Bananas

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Ripe jackfruit has banana-like sweetness

05

Durian

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Tropical with custardy texture when ripe

06

Papaya

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Ripe jackfruit only; sweet and aromatic

07

Pineapple

4.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Tropical, similar fibrous texture

08

Mangoes

4.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet tropical for ripe jackfruit dishes

09

Tuna

3.3
1 can : 1 can

Shred young jackfruit for plant-based tuna

10

Pork

3.3
1 lb : 1 lb

Use young green, shred for pulled pork texture

11

Ground Turkey

3.3
1 1/2 cup : 1 cup

Shred young jackfruit for taco and bowl fillings

12

Plantain

2.0
1 cup : 1 cup

For savory dishes, similar starchy role

13

Bacon

2.0
1 slice : 1 slice

Smoky and savory; young green jackfruit shreds like pulled pork for BLT-style sandwiches

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