Vegan Lechon Paksiw Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, crushed and minced
• 1 10oz. can of green, unripe jackfruit in brine (NOT in syrup), chopped and shredded
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a soy-free option)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 3-4 pieces bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons natural cane sugar (or stevia for a low glycemic option)
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat a small pan over medium heat. Once it's hot enough, add the cooking oil.
2. Saute the garlic until it's fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
3. Add the jackfruit and mix well.
4. Pour the soy sauce and vinegar. Mix well.
5. Follow up with the sugar, bay leaves, and black pepper.
6. Let it simmer for 15 minutes without a cover or lid. Adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Serve hot with rice (or brown rice, red rice, quinoa, or farro, for a low-sugar option).

Source: Astig Vegan