Ginataang Langka (Jackfruit in Coconut Milk)
Ingredients:
1/2 kilo Langka or Jackfruit meat (raw, washed and rinsed)
3 pieces laurel leaves
1 tablespoon leeks, chopped
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup dried fish, flaked
2 cups coconut milk, 1st extraction
1 cup coconut milk, 2nd extraction
pinch of salt and pepper
Directions:
1. In a deep casserole, boil langka or Jackfruit meat until tender.
2. Saute onion, leeks, laurel leaves and flaked, dried fish in another casserole with hot oil.
3. Add in langka and pour in coconut milk from1st extraction.
4. Bring up to a boil for 5 minutes.
5. Lower heat and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. When cooked, pour in coconut cream of 2nd extraction. Simmer for another 3minutes.
8. Top with diced red bell pepper or shredded ripe Jackfruit.
9. Serve hot with steamed rice.
