Jackfruit Shawarma Rice Plate

How to make Jackfruit Shawarma Rice Plate

This jackfruit shawarma rice plate is a fresh and satisfying plant-based meal inspired by classic shawarma flavors. Young jackfruit is shredded, seasoned with warm spices, and roasted until tender with crisp golden edges. Served over fluffy rice with crunchy vegetables and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, it makes a colorful lunch or dinner that feels hearty and balanced.

1. 1Preheat the oven to 210°C (410°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. 2Pat the drained jackfruit dry and pull it apart into shredded pieces with your hands or two forks.
3. 3In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
4. 4Add the shredded jackfruit and toss until evenly coated.
5. 5Spread the jackfruit on the prepared baking tray in an even layer.
6. 6Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender with crisp golden edges.
7. 7While the jackfruit roasts, rinse the basmati rice until the water runs mostly clear.
8. 8Add the rice, water, butter or olive oil, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan.
9. 9Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
10. 10Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
11. 11In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, parsley, mint, salt, and black pepper.
12. 12Divide the rice between serving bowls.
13. 13Top with the roasted jackfruit, chopped lettuce, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
14. 14Spoon the garlic yogurt sauce over the jackfruit.
15. 15Serve immediately with extra lemon if desired.

Tips for the best result

• Dry the jackfruit well before seasoning so it roasts instead of steaming
• Use plenty of spices because jackfruit has a mild flavor on its own
• Spread the jackfruit in a single layer for the crispiest edges
• Let the rice rest before serving so the grains stay fluffy
• Add the sauce right before serving for the freshest texture

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