How to Use jackfruit in a Sentence

jackfruit

noun
  • Stir in the beans and jackfruit and cook until heated through.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 15 Jan. 2020
  • Customers can buy plates of warm jackfruit tacos topped with diced mango and cilantro.
    — Kavita Daswani, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2019
  • Watch the pros chop up the jackfruit on the spot before bathing it in rich coconut milk.
    — Dan Q. Dao, Chron, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Yumz’s top seller is their birria tacos, made with jackfruit.
    — Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Transfer to a platter, then use two forks or your clean hands to pull apart the jackfruit.
    — Jim Shahin, sacbee.com, 23 May 2017
  • Use the back of the spoon to break the jackfruit up into smaller pieces, if desired.
    — NBC News, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Savory jackfruit recipes like these sliders are a good use for young jackfruit.
    — Brierley Horton, Ms, Rd, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • There was a jackfruit pozole that used the dense, fibrous fruit to mimic the taste of pork.
    — Eric Ginsburg, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2019
  • While the grill is getting hot, drain and thoroughly rinse the jackfruit.
    — Philly.com, 25 May 2017
  • Once ripe, jackfruit can be used in sweeter dessert preparations.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Add jackfruit, beans and corn and cook until warmed through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2018
  • Serve the jackfruit and sauce with corn tortillas, topped with cabbage, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds.
    — NBC News, 31 Jan. 2020
  • The path to the jungle dining area is lined with baskets of jackfruit and mangos.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 23 May 2017
  • Shred the jackfruit and serve on top of rolls with avocado and pineapple slaw.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2021
  • But the airline told passengers the smell on the plane was rotten jackfruit.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Until the past few years, jackfruit was not on our American radar.
    — Brierley Horton, Ms, Rd, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • As jackfruit ripens, the flesh softens, darkens, and sweetens.
    — Brierley Horton, Ms, Rd, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Sundas swaps in an herby, whole-wheat flatbread for tortillas and tops it with chunks of jackfruit.
    — Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Our jackfruit barbecue is tangy, hearty, and dressed with snappy cabbage slaw.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
  • The fillets are a mix of king oyster mushrooms and jackfruit that are coated in a gluten-free batter.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 June 2023
  • The brewery also sells a meatless menu with a jackfruit sandwich, meatless wings and more.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2020
  • In a pot, combine the jackfruit, liquid and one-quarter cup of the seasoning.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2018
  • Canned chipotle sauce adds tons of flavor — and a decent amount of heat — to these vegan jackfruit and black bean tacos.
    — Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The color comes from gac, a baby jackfruit, a fruit that is usually hard to come by outside of Asia.
    — NBC News, 25 Jan. 2020
  • That’s because the palm-sized patty is made of jackfruit, a meaty and neutral tasting tropical fruit.
    — Sal Vaglica, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • There was neem and basil growing, chiles and mint, six kinds of eggplant, along with trees full of mangoes, bananas, papayas and jackfruit.
    — Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Chickens scatter at our wheels, and scooters whizz past with saddlebags bulging with football-sized jackfruit.
    — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Paths leading around the ponds are lined with papaya, banana, jackfruit, soursop, and chestnut trees—all free for the taking.
    — Brendan Borrell, Smithsonian, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Some items are in at the facility for only a few hours, other items like jackfruit, might stay there for 1-2 days max.
    — Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati.com, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Pea peptides and jackfruit polysaccharides join the mix to boost hydration and encourage airy lift, minus the frizz.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026

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