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 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 cups young green jackfruit drained and rinsed; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon coconut sugar; 1 red bell pepper sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper sliced; 1 medium sized carrot peeled and julienned; 1 bunch bunch of Thai basil leaves; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; to taste salt; red chili flakes garnish; lime wedges garnish

Spicy, warm, and comforting vegan Thai delight.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Thai

Technique Pan Fry

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · February 14, 2026

A little about this dish

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

A final fox tip

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!