Harissa Jackfruit Balls Recipes

BROCCOLI BALLS WITH HARISSA-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour about 1 inch of water into a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the broccoli florets in a steamer basket in an even layer. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes (depending on the size of the florets). Transfer the broccoli to a large plate to cool slightly.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Making sure to reserve the liquid, drain the chickpeas and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Spread the chickpeas evenly on one half of the prepared baking sheet and the broccoli florets on the other half. Pat the chickpeas and broccoli with additional paper towels to remove excess liquid.
• Put the parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, baking powder, garlic, onion, 1 teaspoon salt, several grinds of pepper and 3 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid into a food processor. Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the chickpeas and broccoli and pulse again, stopping and scraping down the sides as needed, until the chickpeas and broccoli are finely minced, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the panko. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, olive oil, harissa (to preferred spice level), 2 teaspoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate to chill.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F; set a wire rack inside a baking sheet.
• Using a tablespoon or medium scoop, form the chickpea-broccoli mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, each about 1 heaping tablespoon. Evenly space the balls on the wire rack and spray generously with olive oil spray. Bake, rotating the baking sheet halfway through and coating the balls again with olive oil spray, until deep golden and crisp, about 45 minutes. Serve warm with the yogurt sauce.

HARISSA

Steps:

• If you want spicy harissa, include the chiles' seeds; if not, slit them open to remove and discard the seeds. Tear the chiles into large pieces and place them in a medium bowl. Carefully pour 4 cups boiling water over chiles and set aside until softened, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the coriander and cumin seeds in a small skillet and cook over medium heat, swirling the pan often, until the spices are fragrant and lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the spices into a blender, add the oil, salt, garlic and lemon juice, and puree until smooth. Drain the chiles, reserving 1 cup of the soaking liquid (discard remaining liquid). Add the chiles and reserved liquid to the blender and puree on high until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Season the harissa with pepper and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

JACKFRUIT CAKES WITH CANNED GREEN JACKFRUIT

Steps:

• First, open the can of jackfruit and drain the brine out. Then, place jackfruit in a colander and rinse it well. Then, using paper towels, vigorously pat dry the jackfruit and try to remove as much of the liquid from the chuncks of green jackfruit. Let jackfruit lay on paper towels for a bit.
• Then, place boiled potato in a bowl and, using a fork, mash it up.
• Peel and finely chop the red onion and garlic and add them to the bowl with the potato.
• Peel the ginger and grate it so you can get 2 tspn of it and add it to the bowl as well.
• Add the dried jackfruit to the bowl, along with the coriander, chili powder, turmeric powder, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
• Using your clean hands or a spoon, mix ingredients together well. Then, gather up a handful and shape into a crab-cake like shape. Repeat until all the jackfruit potato mix is used up.
• !Air Fryer option:
• Place the jackfruit cakes on an air fryer tray, spray them with oil and place in an air fryer set at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
• !Stove top option:
• Add 2-3 tbsp of oil to a pan and let it warm up. Then, add in the jackfruit cakes to the pan. Turn the heat to medium and let the cakes cook about 5 minutes or until they are slightly browned. Using a spatula, gently nudge them so they don't stick. Using the same spatula, gently flip them and let them cook about 7-8 minutes, nudging them with the spatula so they don't stick to the pan. Serve with your favorite salad and sweet chili sauce. Enjoy!