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February 1, 2020 · 2 Comments

Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Cooking Method· Fall· Gluten-Free· Jackfruit Recipes· No Oil Added· Nut-Free· Recipes· Recipes by Course· Recipes By Seasons· Slow Cooker· Soup· Soy-Free· Special Diets· Spring· Winter

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This Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe is a vegan version of a traditional Thai chicken soup. It’s in a rich broth of coconut milk, mushrooms, and a few things you need to pick up at the Asian market. I made mine mild, but you can add a little chili oil to spice yours up a bit.

Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe
photo by Kate Lewis

Why Use Jackfruit in a Tom Kha Gai Recipe?

Jackfruit is the perfect substitute for recipes that call for shredded chicken. It gives the same look and mouthfeel.

If you aren’t a fan of jackfruit you could use cubes of firm tofu, or just add extra mushrooms.

Can You Slow Cook In Your Instant Pot?

You may already know that there’s a slow cooker function button on your Instant Pot. So, of course, you can slow cook in it. However, some things are better left to the manual/pressure cooker setting.

The slow cooker recipes that will work the best in the Instant Pot will be soups and stews. Avoid dried beans and baking

This Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe was created for the revised edition of The Vegan Slow Cooker, so it was created to cook slowly all day long. It’s a perfect way to try out your Instant Pot slow cooker setting.

What If I Want to Eat my Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe Sooner Than 8 hours?

Since you have an Instant Pot you can cook the main ingredients on high pressure for 15 minutes. Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the rest of the pressure. Add in the before serving ingredients.

Is Galangal same as Ginger?

It is not, but in a pinch you could use ginger to replace the galangal. Galangal is also know as Thai ginger or Siamese ginger because it looks like ginger.

You can’t grate galangal but you can slice it and you don’t need to peel it before cooking.

What does Galangal Taste Like?

Galangal has a stronger flavor than ginger with earthy tones and hints of citrus.

Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe
photo by Kate Lewis

How Do You Store Galangal?

Wrap it up in plastic and store in the fridge for up to a week. You can also slice it and freeze the slices, you don’t need to thaw to use it.

Can I Freeze Lemon Grass? Galangal? Lime Leaves?

You can freeze all of those. In fact the Asian market usually has some in the vegetable section and then again in the freezer section. 

How do you peel and mince lemongrass?

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Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe
photo by Kate Lewis
Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Kathy Hester
This is my vegan version of a Thai chicken soup called Tom Kha Gai. I made mine mild, but you can add a little chili oil to spice yours up a bit. There are a few specialty ingredients in this soup, so you will need to find an Asian market where they will be inexpensive. Tamarind concentrate adds a tang, and the kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and galangal root are the heart of this aromatic soup. Trust me, it’s worth a trip to the market, and it comes together fast once you have the ingredients.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 20 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 Fresh Lemon Grass Stalks
  • Dried Kaffir Lime Leaves 1 oz. Organic Naturally Grown. ใบมะกรูดแห้ง
  • Fresh Galangal 8 oz.
  • Splitz Tamarind Concentrate – 400 Gms
  • Native Forest Simple Organic Unsweetened Coconut Milk, 13.5 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 12)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can jackfruit drained and shredded by hand
  • 2 cups chopped shiitake or button mushrooms
  • 3 3-inch pieces of fresh lemongrass
  • 1 2-inch piece galangal root, cut into slices
  • 6 Thai lime leaves sometimes called kaffir lime leaves
  • 3 cups 705 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate *use gluten-free soy sauce or **coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon brown or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Before Serving Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk you can use light, but it won’t be as rich
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • The Night Before: Shred the jackfruit. Cut the mushrooms, lemongrass, and galangal. Store in the fridge overnight.
  • in the morning: Add the shredded jackfruit, mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, water, tamarind, sugar, and soy sauce to your slow cooker. Cook on low 7 to 9 hours.
  • 20 minutes before serving: Stir in the coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Add lime and salt to taste, and add garnishes (if using).

Notes

gluten-free option* soy-free option** no oil added
Serving Suggestion
Garnish with any of the following: chili oil, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and shredded carrot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 113mgPotassium: 569mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Sonal says

    March 9, 2019 at 3:34 am

    So divine!
    On my list to try

    Reply
  2. JoAnn says

    February 1, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    I can’t wait to make this soup!!!

    Reply

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