Vegan gyros
Vegan gyros with pork-style baked jackfruit makes for a delicious lunch or a beach snack. Its flavours and textures will remind you of your Greek holidays.
JACKFRUIT PORK (for best flavour, make a day ahead)
4 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, finely diced
1/8 tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dry oregano, plus more for fries
½ tsp chilli power, adjust to taste
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tins of young (green) jackfruit in water
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp white pepper (black is okay too)
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
REMAINING INGREDIENTS
1 small cucumber, sliced
a handful of sweet cherry tomatoes, quartered
vegan tzatziki (recipe here)
6 large Greek pitas (gluten-free if required)
6 Romaine lettuce leaves, shredded
1 small red onion, super finely sliced
2 medium potatoes (optional)
olive oil
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