Jackfruit, said to be the world’s largest tree fruit, has become an ingredient of choice among vegans for its ability to masquerade as meat, notably as pulled pork in barbecue dishes. But for the new Seril’s Chakka Chips, jackfruit doubles for mango. The crisp, golden, tart-sweet petal-like pieces are simply fried in coconut oil. The company’s owner, Seril James, said he was inspired by snacks his grandmother in Kerala, India, used to make for him.
Seril’s Chakka Chips, $19.95 for four packages, chakkachips.com.
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