Vegetarian BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich with Coleslaw
A smoky, sweet, and sticky American-style sandwich featuring tender shredded jackfruit in rich BBQ sauce, topped with creamy, crisp coleslaw.
Ingredients
Quantities are for one portion.
- 1large burger bun
- 15 mlolive oil
- 200 gcanned young jackfruit in water, drained
- 30 gvegan mayonnaise
- 50 mlBBQ sauce (store-bought)
- 100 gcabbage, shredded
- 50 gcarrot, shredded
Method
- Cut the tough core pieces out of the jackfruit chunks, then use two forks to pull and shred the pieces apart completely.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shredded jackfruit and pan-fry until slightly browned and crispy on the edges.
- Pour the BBQ sauce into the pan, stirring to coat the jackfruit entirely, and let it simmer until sticky and hot.
- In a bowl, toss the shredded cabbage and shredded carrot with the vegan mayonnaise to create the coleslaw.
- Slice the large burger bun in half and lightly toast the inside surfaces in a dry pan.
- Pile the sticky, hot BBQ pulled jackfruit heavily onto the bottom bun, top generously with the creamy coleslaw, and close the sandwich.