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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2021
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    In this episode of In The Kitchen With Matt, I talk all about Jackfruit. I show one way how to eat jackfruit, I talk about some health benefits and discuss ways that it is prepared. Additionally, I describe what it tastes like to me. Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world and can be eaten fresh or cooked. And the seeds are edible as well. These enormous fruits are packed with nutrition too. There is more than one way to cut a jackfruit, this is just one of the common ways. Now let's dive into the wonderful world of jackfruit!
    Where does jackfruit come from?
    It originated in southern India and Malaysia. But it grows very well worldwide in tropical lowlands and subtropical regions. It grows in central and east Africa, the Caribbean, Brazil, Australia, many of the Pacific islands, and in Florida, to name a few of the countries.
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  • @CochinKerala
    @CochinKerala Před 3 lety +24

    I'm from Kerala State in the Indian Subcontinent and Jackfruits are one of most commonly available fruits in my part of the world. In fact there used to be a large jackfruit tree in my front yard which had fruits so huge that we needed two people just to lift it. The skin of the fruit is so tough that one needs a machete to chop and split it open.
    Jackfruit can be used to make many different kinds of foods. The unripe fruit can be used for savoury dishes and the ripe fruits, which are really sweet, can be eaten raw or cooked as various kinds of desserts, jams and spreads. We in Kerala call it the king of fruits as some can grow to be as large as 5 feet in length and weigh up to 40 kilos / 90 pounds.

    • @Lulusalal
      @Lulusalal Před 3 lety +3

      I am also from Kerala

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +5

      That is so awesome, I have also hear that jackfruit if grown more could solve the world hunger crisis. It is so nutritious. And like you mentioned so many uses for it. When it is less ripe, cook it up, and when it is ripe, eat it raw. And of course the seeds are nutritious as well. Such an amazing fruit! King of fruits is the perfect term for them. :)

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +2

      @Lulu Sala That is awesome!

    • @CochinKerala
      @CochinKerala Před 3 lety +4

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt oh yes, I forgot to mention the seeds. When soked in water and cooked with coconut and Kerala spices, makes for a great side dish. The seeds are supposed to be extremely nutritious and the flavour is well loved by most gastronomes.
      Btw. All the inedible parts of the fruit which surround the flesh are used to feed farm animals. The Jackfruit is truly unique among all the fruits.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +2

      @@CochinKerala Yes the seeds! I already filmed a video on one way to cook the seeds. I will release that video on Saturday. Great source of food for the farm animals or if you don't have farm animals, in the compost, to feed the plants and more fruit trees haha.

  • @voxintenebris6367
    @voxintenebris6367 Před 2 lety +11

    Thanks Matt, a great choice for a tasting. I have seen Jack fruit trees grown in gardens in videos of India. The fruit are large and take some work, but I remember only a part of the fruit being edible. In fact, they barely resemble a fruit, maybe a bit like a Paw Paw on the inside. Interesting to hear your take on the flavour - it sounds good!

  • @CM-uq7km
    @CM-uq7km Před 4 dny +2

    I really appreciate the time & information you have provided here. I see jackfruit in the grocery stores & I've seen some quick shows where they've shown these being used as meat for dishes like tacos. I've always wanted to try this fruit & with your video I know what to look for & what part to eat, how to cut it & remove the edible parts & it's savory or sweet uses. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
    I feel the time & preparation is well worth it. Best ❤

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +9

    Great video! Jackfruit is usually ripe when you smell it it should smell very sweet and it’s supposed to be a little bit soft when your cutting it open but not too soft otherwise the fruit could be over ripe but it’s very enjoyable! Especially when you first open it

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah unfortunately the smell and softness aren't always an indication, haha, like was the case with this one, but they are good indications. They are also supposed to sound more hollow on the inside when you tap them. There are a few other indicators that I different cover in the video. Like the color really needs to be more yellowish, although I briefly talked about that. This one needed a handful more days on the counter before opening, but that is okay, it was still awesome, haha.

  • @TheHollyJollyLife
    @TheHollyJollyLife Před 3 lety +13

    I always wanted to try one! Thanks for making this video.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +1

      You are welcome! Definitely try one sometime. See if you can find the cut up pieces that are individually sold, unless you want to dive right into a big complete fruit the first time. haha :)

  • @MichaelClark-uw7ex
    @MichaelClark-uw7ex Před rokem +8

    Tried my first real jackfruit in a oriental market in Denver, Colorado, USA.
    To me it tasted like Juicy Fruit chewing gum, delicious and very sweet.

  • @Rupkatha_Priya
    @Rupkatha_Priya Před 2 lety +11

    I am 100% sure this is a raw jackfruit.
    Jackfruit is usually more juicy & sweet. You can cook raw jackfruit after cooking the raw jaskfruit curry will become more delicious.
    Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh🇧🇩
    ♥️ from Bangladesh🇧🇩

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 2 lety +2

      Unfortunately the jackfruit we get here in the States comes frozen, and not fresh. And if it isn't sold that day it is frozen again overnight, to extend its life. It would be much better to pick it when it was fully ripe off the tree. Thanks for watching in Bangladesh!

    • @megaballing338
      @megaballing338 Před 6 dny +1

      I have a 3 jackfruit trees in wpb Fla

  • @yuritzigov1524
    @yuritzigov1524 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this video and describing the taste. We just moved in to our new home and there is a jackfruit tree, which has just given us one. It will be my first time preparing it myself. 🙏🏻

  • @j.jr.martinez5352
    @j.jr.martinez5352 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I got to see for the first time Jackfruit selling at my local Brookshire’s. I held one that probably weighed 15-18 pounds and was not ripe. It felt like a porcupine or the tips of a pine cone all over. It inspired me to do some research before buying one. Your CZcams video popped up and was a great insight on the Jackfruit! Thanks and I’m going to get one soon!

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Awesome!! And you are very welcome. Did they also have 1 that was cut into wedges and wrapped in plastic? Sometimes they do that so you don't have to buy a full large one to try.

  • @LetsBakeandCookStuff
    @LetsBakeandCookStuff Před 3 lety +9

    It took me like 2 hours for me to cut the first one up. It was a lot of work but it had lots of fruit in it. I usually buy the canned jackfruit now. Much easier. Lol 👍

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah they can be hard to open. Riper ones are easier. Yeah, canned is a good option, or just buy the kind that are already cut for you, cheaper too, because you aren't buying the whole thing, haha.

    • @colleenbroten4442
      @colleenbroten4442 Před 10 měsíci

      It tastes like a mild cantaloupe to me. I bought prewrapped slices. Thanks for the video. Very helpful!

  • @aleahfelix2103
    @aleahfelix2103 Před 2 lety +3

    I just bought one yesterday, I'm very excited to try!

  • @charlenecole1840
    @charlenecole1840 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent video !! I’ve never seen a Jack fruit before. Looking forward to tracking one down.
    Thanks 😊

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much, Charlene!

    • @LetsBakeandCookStuff
      @LetsBakeandCookStuff Před 3 lety +1

      Not sure where you live but in the States, Sprouts carries jackfruit. They are expensive. The first one I got was almost $30. I got a lot of fruit out of it though and froze it. They also sell it in cans and I use that more often. Just letting you know.

  • @teacupgrimm9154
    @teacupgrimm9154 Před 3 měsíci +2

    we have a jackfruit tree in our backyard and we can never figure out how to eat these giant things 😭 we usually try to sell them

  • @juppzepp
    @juppzepp Před rokem +1

    ´hi Matt, great video. We tried some Jackfruit at a restaurant in Colombo and loved it. whilst hier in Sri Lanka - Trinco Mallee, we saw some for sale on the side ot the road and bought a beautiful ripe big one but had NO IDEA how to eat it!!!t. Googled "how to eat jack fruit" and got your video. Did eactly what you said and AWESOME!!! as we are traveling I had only a Swiss Army pocket knife but the main blade was big enough and as it was already ripe it was not hard to cut! Great experience and AWESOME taste°!!!!!!

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem

      So awesome!! Glad you were able to try it and liked it!! And I am happy this video was helpful.

  • @EllenfromSanDiego
    @EllenfromSanDiego Před 4 měsíci +1

    I saw jackfruit on sale 2lbs/$1 in an ad for a local market. I like trying new things, so I appreciate your video. Thanks Matt. 😊

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 4 měsíci

      Awesome! That is a decent price. Let me know what you think after trying it.

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +6

    We have a really big Asian market here in Utah and one time they had two gigantic jackfruits and they were super heavy! They you usually $1 a pound so if a jackfruit was 25 lbs then the price is $25 for one jackfruit

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah, $0.99 /lb is a common price, sometimes I see them for $0.50/lb. And can get expensive, that is why I mentioned that packaged smaller cuts, to try, even thought they cost more per pound, you can buy a smaller portion, and also readily see its ripeness haha.

    • @jamestropicals8262
      @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes they sell small cuts of jackfruit but I prefer buys a whole jackfruit to cut up and eat :)

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +1

      @@jamestropicals8262 Definitely more fun that way! haha

  • @joy7437
    @joy7437 Před 3 lety +3

    Holy Jackfruit Matt! Very interesting, first time learning about them. Looking forward to what you do with the seeds.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, Joy!! The seeds video will be posted on Saturday. :) :)

    • @lindaspillman1817
      @lindaspillman1817 Před 3 lety +1

      In The Kitchen With Matt That’s what I’m waiting to see I have seen another video of someone eating this it was really ripe but it made me sick looking it look over ripe cause when he would pull out one of the pods it look like he was eating some out of a horror movie it looked slimy he said when it’s ripe it stinks does it ? but it’s very sweet

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      @@lindaspillman1817 It definitely has a more strong fruity smell when it is riper, but not as strong of a smell as Durian, which is an extra stinky fruit, haha.

  • @Lulusalal
    @Lulusalal Před 3 lety +2

    I have eaten jackfruit so many times and it’s jackfruit season right now where I live

  • @dorothybrown8859
    @dorothybrown8859 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I purchased canned Jackfruit once for a recipe, but cannot remember the taste. I was using it as a sweetner. Now that I know what it looks like I will have to try it fresh. Thank you for the video.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You are welcome! Whenever you do find a fresh one, they may have smaller chunks of fresh jackfruit for sale as well, usually sold in quarters or even smaller, a great way to try it without having to buy and open up a full large one. Less heavy too! haha

    • @dorothybrown8859
      @dorothybrown8859 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt Thanks for the reply. Could not find fresh, but bought frozen and a can of green in brine. Will try a couple of recipes ....

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 měsíci

      @@dorothybrown8859 Welcome!

  • @pamfuller7130
    @pamfuller7130 Před 12 dny +1

    Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.😊

  • @PURE_LUCIDITY
    @PURE_LUCIDITY Před 2 měsíci +1

    Never tried one. But I found it available in our local Ralph’s store. I will definitely try one. Thanks for the presentation and recommendation.

  • @theyfw._.british
    @theyfw._.british Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love jackfruit but i don't have it at my home😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 9 měsíci

      Try the nearest International market if you have one where you live, they may sell them there.

  • @elpato4941
    @elpato4941 Před 3 lety +2

    hey matt i have been waching all your videos and i love them and im going to become a youtuber just like you :D thx for videos :D

  • @luisvalencia4995
    @luisvalencia4995 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing video Matt, I live in Mexico, here’s called Yaca and it’s super cheap maybe I’ll try it one day ✨

  • @Optimistgus
    @Optimistgus Před měsícem +1

    I go to the Chinatown Market once a week just to buy jackfruit if it's not immediately ripe to my liking I just wait till next week 99 cents a pound it's a great deal and I like it very much

  • @ZebraFacts
    @ZebraFacts Před 2 lety +3

    Believe or not, I lived in the Philippines for six years and never had jackfruit. It wasn't until I moved back to the US that I was able to eat jackfruit. That is also when I discovered freeze dried jackfruit. I love it even more than fresh. One issue with buying jackfruit here in the states is that grocery stores don't really understand jackfruit, nor do they display or market it well. Most Americans have no idea of jackfruit. Most stores refuse to cut jackfruit in half or quarters. So you might just have a $30 bill on your hands for one fruit.
    Another issue I have run into. It seems you can't know if your jackfruit is yellow or orange instead. If you are like me you will probably not enjoy the orange jackfruit as it is so much sweeter than the yellow one.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 2 lety

      Those are all great points. I don't think I had it when I lived in the Philippines either. I lived there for 2 years back in the late 90s. My Asian market, has quarters that you can buy, so you can see how orange the fruit is. I should have bought that as well to show an example. I am lucky to have two pretty awesome Asian supermarkets literally right across the street from each other, haha.

    • @ZebraFacts
      @ZebraFacts Před 2 lety +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt Thanks for your reply to my comment. I don't know where you live, but here in the South Bay area, not only the Asian markets sell Jackfruit. About four years ago, Jackfruit began to show up in Mexican chain grocers. What I ran into was most people didn't know what it was. Not even most of the workers in those stores. One worker in the produce department told me where this fruit was coming from in Mexico. He said that most Mexicans here don't know of this fruit because it comes from a remote location in Mexico. He said that he only knew about it because he has family there. I believe him because not only no Spanish-speaking shoppers go anywhere near the Jackfruit. A few would come up to us and ask what it was and what it taste like. When they saw the price, most would smile and move on. I mentioned to a few of the stores I visited that they should give samples to get shoppers to want to purchase the Jackfruit instead of it spoiling and then they had to throw it all away. Every one of them I suggest that to thought it was a great idea but corporate would have to make that decision. It never happened. I also suggested they cut it in sections and sell it that way because $1 per pound is quite expensive. Who wants to spend $30 on a fruit they never heard of before, let alone people like me who like it but most times, I don't eat the entire thing. They liked that idea also and most would cut it by request. Some even without request. One day I purchased a whole jackfruit and when my wife cut it open, it was deep orange in color. The fruit inside looked better than the yellow ones but there was a problem. It was at least twice as sweet. I don't like fruit that sweet. I asked around if there was a way I could know before purchasing jackfruit if it was yellow or orange. I was told that the only way you will know is if you cut it open. After doing a CZcams search, I see some are calling the orange jackfruit "Grand Orange Jackfruit".
      I'm moving back to the Philippines this summer and I am so happy that I can add jackfruit to the list of fruits I like there like sweet tamarind, the local bananas, guyabano/soursop, and a host of others. I planted a peanut butter fruit tree before I left 8 years ago and it is fruiting. You might want to make a video of that fruit if you can find it.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 2 lety +1

      @@ZebraFacts That's awesome! I grew up in the South Bay area, in San Jose well actually Campbell/Los Gatos area. I live in Phoenix now. The only place I have ever seen Jack Fruit is at the Asian/International Supermarkets. They label it correctly. And yes still expensive. But at least they do sell them in quarters as well as the whole fruit. Yes, I love all the fresh fruit in the Philippines! So yummy.

  • @hanifahevans
    @hanifahevans Před 2 měsíci +1

    Never had it but am thinking I will soon. Thanks

  • @sue.worldwide.6564
    @sue.worldwide.6564 Před 3 lety +3

    Wonderful to learn and expirience with You❣ It is a God given talent❣
    Hope soon you start a cooking recipe with it? 😍 🤗 Thank You !

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I will be releasing a video on how to cook the seeds tomorrow/Saturday. :)

  • @pattimercer4773
    @pattimercer4773 Před 2 lety +2

    It seems to me I saw where you could buy one at Whole Foods. I’m going to check it out next time I get there.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, Whole Foods may carry them, if not, try your local Asian/International supermarket if you have have one near by.

  • @prolly2stoned420
    @prolly2stoned420 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I saw some prepared jackfruit in a container at my grocery store which peaked my interest

  • @shiratarantino1957
    @shiratarantino1957 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This was very informative, thank you.

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +3

    5:23 the bowl almost fell on the floor!

  • @LifeWithAlliDaily
    @LifeWithAlliDaily Před 11 měsíci +2

    Oh I thought this was super popular... well, for most vegans. I'm in Atlanta, and you can find it in our farmers market. (Dekalb Farmers Market). I'm excited to buy one soon. Thank you for sharing 😌💜

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 11 měsíci +1

      You are very welcome! They may also sell them in quarters wrapped in plastic, in case you don't want to buy a whole big one. It is a great way to give it a try without the trouble of cutting a whole one.

    • @LifeWithAlliDaily
      @LifeWithAlliDaily Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt oh Awesome!! Thank you!! I will look for that first 😆💜💜

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 11 měsíci +1

      You are welcome!! :)@@LifeWithAlliDaily

  • @keshawnhuff9059
    @keshawnhuff9059 Před rokem +1

    Hey Matt my name is keshawn huff your video is very helpful thanks for the guidance sir!
    More power to self made businesses
    Much love, Keshawn

  • @tiffanysimmons3528
    @tiffanysimmons3528 Před 3 lety +1

    In SC, USA you can find them at Publix supermarket.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome, Tiffany! :) We have Fry's here which is owned by Kroger. I haven't ever seen them there. I always like going to the Asian market once or twice a month anyway to see what gems they have there as far as different fruits go, so I don't mind the longer distance, and it gets me out of the house, haha.

  • @silva7493
    @silva7493 Před rokem +3

    I picked up a medium sized (cut) piece of jackfruit at the Asian supermarket today, and I've just tasted parts of it and decided you're supposed to stick to eating the pods. My immediate take on the flavor was "Juicy Fruit" gum, and yes, a very slight taste of pineapple, too. I wasn't much of a Starburst eater, so I don't really remember the taste very well, but didn't they come in a variety of flavors? I don't know which one it tastes like... yellow, maybe."¯\_(ツ)_/¯" I covered it back up and put it in the fridge, and then l Googled to see if I was doing it right, and found your video. After watching, since the outside is still pretty green, I went back and took it out of the fridge. I look forward to trying it again in a couple days. Maybe I'll get a banana tomorrow to help it out. Perhaps it will be less prone to gathering mold in a paper bag. It's nice to know I can try out the seeds too, that should be interesting as well. Many thanks.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem +2

      Glad you decided to give it a try!! And I think the already cut piece is definitely the way to go for these. The whole ones are so big and a bit of a pain to open haha.

  • @ceciliaquilantang9091
    @ceciliaquilantang9091 Před 6 měsíci

    You ahould have pressed the jackfruit first to check if it is spongy. Raw jackfruit can be also cooked as a viand. Use coconut milk, ginger, meat and chili pepper to cook it with the raw jackfruit.

  • @sandytmobile4467
    @sandytmobile4467 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Matt, Hello from Oregon, thank you for explaining this fruit. I herd so much horrible talk about it. How it stinks so bad it's just yuck and on and on. Then I did what you said I bought a can in syrup and I drained it and like being new I went in to a corner tiny tiny taste then to a bit yep I like it. It doesn't stink and it's so sweet my grandkids wouldn't stay out of it. There mother said yuck mom I said try she said it's different, it's sweet, not bad. It just shows when someone says something try it yourself because there going off word's of no since. Yum thanks we like it.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi Sandy! Glad you tried it!! So jackfruit isn't the fruit that stinks it is the Durian that you are thinking of that is super stinky. If you want to try a fresh one visit an International market if you have one close by. If you live anywhere near Portland they will have one there, and a lot of times they sell just a quarter of this fruit wrapped in plastic. It is a great way to try the fresh non canned fruit but without the hassle of opening a full one up. Glad you tried the canned kind too! :)

  • @Sniped82
    @Sniped82 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for making this vid matt I was so dumb I didn't know how to cut it

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      You are welcome! No, don't feel dumb, there are plenty of people who don't really know how to cut open one. :)

    • @Sniped82
      @Sniped82 Před 3 lety

      @MUHAMMAD UWAIS BIN SYAHNIZAN Moe lol what I'm doing here is to how to cut it so I can eat it. And I can give the jack fruit to the swat team they will break the door with it 😂

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +2

    It is usually ripe when the little spikes are kind of long if there really short it probably won’t be ripe and it should smell sweet like an over ripe banana and pineapple and mine tasted like bubble gum

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +1

      And they should be brown, not bright green. Yes, to some people they taste like juicy fruit gum.

  • @Ricky_Huynh
    @Ricky_Huynh Před rokem +2

    I see it isn't ripe yet because usually, Jackfruit ripens it will have latex and more excellent color

  • @shannanroberts5898
    @shannanroberts5898 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Can you do a comparison with Soursop & Jackfruit?

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 6 měsíci

      Soursop is much different than jackfruit. It is much closer to a cherimoya. czcams.com/video/MpiSGJ7RVhI/video.html

  • @school6023
    @school6023 Před 4 dny

    I don’t like watching videos with a person takes so long to get to the point of why I clicked on the video in the first place so I sped this video up 1.5 times the original speed and to be honest it actually sounded like he was talking and a more acceptable speed when I did that.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 4 dny

      Well you won't like my fruit videos then, because I actually educate people about the fruit, I say where it comes from and where it grows, gives its health benefits in addition to teaching how to eat it and what it tastes like. Be patient and actually learn something, haha.

  • @Ameya0307
    @Ameya0307 Před 16 dny +1

    Good times

  • @TwinkleKambli
    @TwinkleKambli Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative video. 👌🏽

  • @Logan-fr9zo
    @Logan-fr9zo Před 7 měsíci +1

    Looks good but is it smelly like its simiar friend the durian?

  • @FruitBlunders-expose
    @FruitBlunders-expose Před 3 měsíci

    Always put cooking oil on the knife or your hands when dealing with the sap.

  • @mialove-ec7fi
    @mialove-ec7fi Před 3 lety +1

    My favorite fruit love it

  • @BanaDZN
    @BanaDZN Před 3 lety +2

    What a wacky looking fruit

  • @LAD1149
    @LAD1149 Před 2 lety +1

    In Brazil this is called Jaca

  • @kaywoolledge7331
    @kaywoolledge7331 Před 3 lety +1

    I saw someone put the "meat" in tacos. Yum!

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Yes! The stringy bits can also be cooked, in kind of like a fake pulled pork. Mixed with sauce, and used on sandwiches or tacos. Great meat substitute or people not wanting to eat meat.

  • @sweatcookies607
    @sweatcookies607 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello
    Thanks Great vid!

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Hello, you are very welcome! :)

    • @sweatcookies607
      @sweatcookies607 Před 3 lety +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt is the jack fruit sweet from inside or just weird

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      @@sweatcookies607 It can be anywhere from very sweet to mildly sweet. To me, it tastes like a mix between bubble gum, juicy fruit gum, starbursts, and pineapple.

  • @annemartin8520
    @annemartin8520 Před 3 lety +1

    Love jackfruit.

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +1

    If you grow a jackfruit tree from seed in the ground Not in a pot, it will grow super fast and it will start to flower in just 25 or 30 months which it crazy! If you grow them in pots they grow much slower compared to being in the ground

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Yep they are very fast growing trees!

    • @jamestropicals8262
      @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt I planted a jackfruit seedling in the ground inside our greenhouse and I hope it survives the winters we can probably turn on our heater and I can probably cover it up with plastic to protect it better.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +1

      @@jamestropicals8262 Good luck!

  • @zimmermann6292
    @zimmermann6292 Před 3 lety +1

    Matt, don't drink water right after eating jackfruit it will give you a stomach ache.
    Young fruit is best for cooking.
    The white stuff that surrounds the fruit can be included in cooking. Just boil it,add shrimp or pork and spices like garlic and onions then add coconut milk.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      I drink water all the time after eating it, never have gotten a stomach ache. :) Yes I have heard that, the young fruit that isn't very ripe is good for cooking. Great suggestions!

    • @jamestropicals8262
      @jamestropicals8262 Před 2 lety +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt Yeah I did kind of get a stomach ache after drinking water while eating a jackfruit, Usually happens with a more ripe jackfruit an unripe jackfruit probably doesn’t give you a stomach ache

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 2 lety

      @@jamestropicals8262 Never happened to me.

  • @wjkwjk3484
    @wjkwjk3484 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can you make salad with jackfruit?

  • @lindamoen6618
    @lindamoen6618 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I found this in the grocery store at 2.99 lb would be about 120.00 not in my budget it was huge.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 měsíci

      That would have been a 40lb fruit! haha huge indeed. Lots of times stores that sell these also have smaller sections cut up that you can purchase.

  • @rollwithshamie_ka9703
    @rollwithshamie_ka9703 Před 3 lety +3

    If Yu want to taste the real fine jack bruu visite uganda ..yu won't regrate..we have the best and the sweetest

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety +3

      I bet they have amazing jackfruit there. There are several varieties that are grown. Nothing like actually getting one that has ripened on the tree instead of letting it ripen at home on the counter. I hope to visit Uganda someday!

    • @rollwithshamie_ka9703
      @rollwithshamie_ka9703 Před 3 lety +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt u are welcome anyday ..we pick only ripe ones actually Yu will have to taste a wide range of fruits and one thing for sure they are the sweetest that Yu can't find anywea else..

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      @@rollwithshamie_ka9703 Yeah, so much better if you can pick them ripe off the tree, instead of having to let them ripen after picked at home.

    • @irose4066
      @irose4066 Před 2 lety

      How much brix in sweetness level. In India, Some jack fruits above 35 brix. sugar cane is 15 brix. Just imagine how that fruit taste in sweetness.

  • @dur6543
    @dur6543 Před 3 lety +2

    Big fan

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve seen a jackfruit that is ripe but smaller then that

  • @shuvoroy7543
    @shuvoroy7543 Před 3 lety +1

    This is the national fruit of Bangladesh.

  • @aj2027
    @aj2027 Před 3 lety +2

    Snickers or Reeses

  • @sachchidanandchaudhary4094

    I had a jackfruit before

  • @muskitosrevenge
    @muskitosrevenge Před rokem

    how to eat jackfruit?
    - eat the orange cover of the seed, that is the "fruit". ignore the seed and the weird lighter bits.

  • @jidoebaltimore188
    @jidoebaltimore188 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I got one yesterday for the fist time. 1st. I cut it the wrong way. Lol. 2nd i tried eating the stringy thing( nasty as f#$@. Lol. Then i found this video. 😊 ps. I was not ripe.. kinda wasted my money this time

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 10 měsíci

      Yeah and unfortunately they don't ripe as well after being picked, just a bit. Honestly the very best thing to do if you can find them where they are sold in quarters, you can see the inside already and see how orange it is. Plus it is so much easier to eat than a full one haha. Lots of times they will be cut into smaller pieces and wrapped in plastic wrap. Which is great for people who just want to try it but not buy a whole one.

  • @bernadettewilliams8031
    @bernadettewilliams8031 Před 11 měsíci +8

    That’s way too much work

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 11 měsíci +1

      haha you are not wrong. If you really want to try it most places will sell quarters of a whole wrapped in plastic, then you can easily just dig out the edible fruit.

  • @999Hutch999
    @999Hutch999 Před 3 lety +1

    I can see oiling the knife but why oil your hands? Seems like a recipe for disaster when using sharp knifes.....interesting video though. Thank you.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Yeah, because it gets really really sticky. But I know what you mean! You just need to be careful, or just wear gloves and not oil them.

    • @tulayamalavenapi4028
      @tulayamalavenapi4028 Před rokem

      Just cut large chunks and boil them (raw).. the skin will be easy to peel when it's soft and fully boiled.

  • @carolsparks7070
    @carolsparks7070 Před 4 měsíci

    What is the taste?

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 4 měsíci

      Did you watch the whole video when I actually eat the fruit? I talk about the taste.

  • @blancatorres1047
    @blancatorres1047 Před 2 lety +2

    But what does it taste like? 🧐

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 2 lety

      Hi Blanca, did you watch the whole video? I talk about the taste at this part in the video 12:30

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +1

    Mine was around $16

  • @benniebella
    @benniebella Před rokem

    What does it taste like?

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem

      I said in the video what it tastes like. Did you watch the whole thing? It tastes like a mix between pineapple, juicy fruit gum, and starburst.

    • @benniebella
      @benniebella Před rokem +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt yes I saw it. thank you. I had to fast forward a bit to find out. Seems like a lot of work.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem +1

      @@benniebella You are welcome! Yes, it is a bit of work to open a large whole one, but usually, the stores that sell them also have quarter pieces wrapped in plastic that they sell. That would be my recommendation, especially if you just want to taste it.

    • @benniebella
      @benniebella Před rokem +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt thank you so much. I appreciate your channel. ❤️❤️

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem +1

      @@benniebella You are welcome and thank you!

  • @Emma-vm9wp
    @Emma-vm9wp Před 3 lety +1

    That thing is bigger than a baby! Looks like a giant pickle

  • @user-tp6pv1ws5r
    @user-tp6pv1ws5r Před 3 lety +1

    I'm not tasted yet

  • @jamestropicals8262
    @jamestropicals8262 Před 3 lety +1

    You can cook unripe jackfruit somehow

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Yes you sure can.

    • @tulayamalavenapi4028
      @tulayamalavenapi4028 Před rokem

      Boil it in fairly large chunk pieces (with skin on). When it's soft you can peel the skin off much much easier. I just had some. It's yummy with just s touch of salt or you can fry up some spices in ghee and add the boiled jackfruit and have it stir fry. Also yum. I love the boiled seeds . They're fun.

  • @donnarentas6907
    @donnarentas6907 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I hear it's very pricey but if you buy it in a can and not ripe, it tastes like pulled pork.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 6 měsíci

      Yes lots of vegans and vegetarians make a pulled pork substitute with it.

  • @sandylongridge2978
    @sandylongridge2978 Před 27 dny +1

    If that’s too much “ work” then back to McDonald’s with you....

  • @spartan7717
    @spartan7717 Před rokem +1

    Not sure if canned jackfruit is different, but it tasted like something my dog would like to roll around in. The sweetness was so subtle... it didn't exist. Reminded me of pumpkin somewhat. Don't think the fresh stuff would be much better. Ah well. Good video.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem

      Ripeness and freshness does matter I believe. This one wasn't even that ripe. If you go to an International market sometimes they sell them in quarters and so you can actually see the fruit. The deep orange/yellow ones are much sweeter and the "juicy fruit gum" flavor is much more pronounced. I haven't tried the canned kind, though, haha.

    • @spartan7717
      @spartan7717 Před rokem +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt Thanks for the info. Cheers!

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem

      @@spartan7717 You are welcome!!

  • @bird-yd7ge
    @bird-yd7ge Před rokem +2

    Too much work to eat a piece of fruit

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před rokem

      Often the stores that sell these also have already cut fruit, usually in quarters, that you can buy and taste. Sometimes they even have just the edible fruit by itself for sale. That is my suggestion if you ever want to try it, rather than buy the whole thing.

    • @alchemicalspirit3901
      @alchemicalspirit3901 Před 2 měsíci

      Never too much work for the culinary reward that awaits you at the end. They’re simply divine.

  • @Abhinav_abhiz
    @Abhinav_abhiz Před 2 lety +1

    In april and may the jackfruit trees will be full of jackfruits in india.and its the ripening season now and we have jackfruit daily. I iam not a fan of it. Now there is rotten jackfruits everywhere outside and it smells disgusting and it looks like a rotting corpse.. We have lots of them in our groves

  • @doel89
    @doel89 Před měsícem +1

    That looks very unripe... we eat them when its smiley face yellow.. and its sweeter than honey

  • @carriefranklin971
    @carriefranklin971 Před 2 lety +1

    Lol looks like a large garlic clove.

  • @wlsweat1
    @wlsweat1 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm not sure that if I can remember that this the only thing that Andrew Zimmerman cannot eat. He hates it.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      Are you sure it is this one and not Durian? Durian looks pretty similar to this but it is extremely stinky. haha

    • @wlsweat1
      @wlsweat1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt You could be right. I haven't watched his show in years.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 3 lety

      @@wlsweat1 hahaha yeah, that fruit smells awful but is pretty good tasting. I used to watch his show as well, but it has been several years for me as well.

  • @lyngap30
    @lyngap30 Před 2 lety

    That is not ripe yet! The ripe is very sweet

  • @mikkikas6821
    @mikkikas6821 Před 5 měsíci +1

    At that size, 15 lbs, buy by the pound as most tropicals are sold here, I'd have to take out a loan! They can't be cheap!! Looks like a lot of waste. No thanks!

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 5 měsíci

      Better to just buy the ones that are cut into quarters, to try it, much cheaper, and a lot less hassle getting into it.

  • @lsophial
    @lsophial Před 4 měsíci

    The jackfruit doesn't look fresh nor mature. The pulp fo the Jackfruit should not be whitish/ greyish. They should not be selling that Jackfruit.
    Nevertheless, the presentation is fantastic.

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes it wasn't fully ripe. The actual flesh should be bright orangish yellow when ripe. Thank you!

  • @suzanneouellette1736
    @suzanneouellette1736 Před měsícem

    Yeah, too much work. You could use glove. Sorry I just don’t like the taste.

  • @FLOSSYTREADWELL
    @FLOSSYTREADWELL Před měsícem

    I think they're so ugly. They look like they're surrounded by insect eggs or spawn.I just don't think I'll be tackling this one. Sounds nice & fruity flavoured though. I wouldn't go near it with the mould on it's transfering spores to the fruit. quote < What happens if I touch moldy fruit?
    Is It Safe To Eat Produce That Has Touched Other Rotten ...
    Never sniff moldy items, as you could inhale the mold spores, which could cause respiratory illness. People can also get sick from skin contact with moldy foods, Coffman said. Keep in mind, too, that just because the food looks OK or you've removed the moldy bits, it could be unsafe to eat.1 Jun 2023

    • @inthekitchenwithmatt
      @inthekitchenwithmatt  Před měsícem +1

      They sell them already cut up too, and sometimes just the edible flesh by itself, so you can taste it without having to tackle the full fruit. And yes you have to be very careful with moldy fruit, not like cheese where you can just cut off the mold. Some fruits you can do that, but better to throw moldy fruit out.

    • @FLOSSYTREADWELL
      @FLOSSYTREADWELL Před měsícem

      @@inthekitchenwithmatt Thank you that's good to know! x

  • @lms5951
    @lms5951 Před 4 měsíci

    A flavor like juicy fruit, bubble gum, and starburst?! I'm sorry I dont like those flavors and never ate much of those items, so that fruit sounds disgusting to me. Probably way too high in carbs.