Gudeg-Style Jackfruit with Eggs (Quick Version)
Tender jackfruit simmered with coconut and spices, served with boiled eggs.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 400 g Young jackfruit (canned, drained)
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 2 medium Shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tbsp Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 large Boiled eggs
- 50 ml Water(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 min): Drain the jackfruit and set aside. Finely chop the shallots and mince the garlic; grate the ginger.
- 2
Cook (25 min): In a pan over medium heat, sauté shallot and garlic with ginger for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in turmeric, coriander, black pepper, salt, and palm sugar.
- 3
Add jackfruit and coconut milk (and water if needed). Simmer gently for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and the sauce thickens.
- 4
Finish: Slice or halve the boiled eggs and serve on top of the gudeg-style jackfruit.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
540
27% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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