Vegan Ginataang Langka
Savor the rich and creamy flavors of **Vegan Ginataang Langka**, a plant-based twist on a beloved Filipino classic! This hearty dish features tender young jackfruit simmered in a luscious blend of coconut milk and coconut cream, infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and onions. A touch of red chili adds a gentle heat, while fresh spinach brings vibrant color and added nutrients to the dish. Perfectly seasoned with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, this vegan recipe is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Ready in under an hour, it’s both a comforting and nutrient-packed meal that showcases the best of Filipino cuisine without any animal products. Whether you're exploring vegan recipes or Filipino cooking, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams young jackfruit
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 100 ml coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 piece red chili
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 200 ml water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 100 grams spinach
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Finely chop the onion and garlic. Slice the ginger into thin strips and cut the red chili into rings.
In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent and aromatic.
Add the sliced red chili and continue to sauté for another 1 minute.
Stir in the young jackfruit, and cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow it to absorb the flavors.
Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the coconut cream and spinach, stir, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3305 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3046 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
