The Omnivores' Diary

Langka (Jackfruit) , according to Wikipedia, is n ative to parts of  South  and  Southeast Asia , and is believed to have originated in the southwestern rain forests of India. It is considered as the   largest tree-borne fruit.  Langka from our very own backyard Here in the Philippines, we use the fruit for a variety of cuisines. Ripe- it can be eaten raw or added as a topping in our Halo-Halo, a favorite summer delicacy. It may also be found as a flavor for ice cream, main ingredient for tarts or even cakes. Grandma used to make "Minatamis na Langka" (sweetened jackfruit) just by cooking the fruit's flesh with brown sugar. Unripe jackfruit can also be eaten. We usually cook it with chili and coconut milk to make a dish called "Ginataang Langka". I would have to cook some for you one of these days.. It is one of my favorites! Aside from the flesh itself, jackfruit seeds are also edible- My grandmother used to boil it with a bit of salt until it s...