A vibrant array of color exudes from the dish, with the orange-hued curry permeated by white chunks of jackfruit and flecks of green Thai basil. It's served over fluffy jasmine rice in a sleek, black bowl with a bounty of color. A final dashing sprinkle of red chili flakes and a side of lime wedges completes the picturesque palate.

Vegan Thai Jackfruit Curry

Name: Vegan Thai Jackfruit Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: young green jackfruit, 1.5 cups drained and rinsed; coconut milk, 1 cup; red curry paste, 2 tablespoons; vegetable broth, 1 cup; soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon; red bell pepper, 1 sliced; yellow bell pepper, 1 sliced; medium sized carrot, 1 peeled and julienned; bunch of Thai basil leaves, 1 bunch; jasmine rice, 1 cup; coconut oil, 1 tablespoon; salt, to taste; red chili flakes, garnish; lime wedges, garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Thai

Technique Pan Fry

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: February 14, 2026

This creative dish celebrates the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine in a plant-based package. Key ingredients are jackfruit, coconut milk, and Thai basil, creating a rich, colorful, and hearty main course that will charm even the most staunch meat-lovers.

Ingredients (for 2)

Young green jackfruit - 1.5 cups - drained and rinsed
Coconut milk - 1 cup
Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
Vegetable broth - 1 cup
Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
Coconut sugar - 1 tablespoon
Red bell pepper - 1 - sliced
Yellow bell pepper - 1 - sliced
Medium sized carrot - 1 - peeled and julienned
Bunch of thai basil leaves - 1 bunch
Jasmine rice - 1 cup
Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Red chili flakes - - garnish
Lime wedges - - garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🔥💭

Cook the jasmine rice as per instructions on the package and set aside
Step 2 - 🥥🍳🌶️

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for about a minute till fragrant
Step 3 - 🍲🥄🌿

Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and coconut sugar. Stir until the paste is dissolved
Step 4 - 🥕🫑💦

Add the jackfruit, carrot, bell peppers, and pour coconut milk over them
Step 5 - 🔥⏲️😋

Allow it to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the jackfruit is tender and the flavors have melded together
Step 6 - 🍃🔥✅

Add in Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional minute
Step 7 - 🍛🌶️🍋

Serve the hot curry over cooked jasmine rice, garnish with chili flakes, and accompany with a wedge of lime

Additional

The dish can be varied with the addition of other vegetables like broccoli, baby corn, or snow peas. Jackfruit imparts a 'meaty' texture making this dish satisfying to a range of dietary preferences. Cooking this for kids? Reduce the curry paste and skip the chili garnish!