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What is the difference between Kos, Waraka, and Del?

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Priyanka Sharma•10675 rep•2

I am confused by the massive green fruits here. Locals use different names. Are they all Jackfruit?

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"Kos" is young/green jackfruit cooked as a savory curry (an amazing meat substitute). "Waraka" is the fully ripe, sweet, yellow fruit eaten as a raw dessert. "Del" is Breadfruit, which is a different species entirely, usually boiled or curried like a starchy potato.

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Anita Fernando•31110 rep•1

The roasted jackfruit seeds are also delicious! They taste like roasted chestnuts when boiled or baked.

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Mia Williams•21420 rep•2

Waraka smells very pungent, almost like durian, but tastes incredibly sweet like honey and banana. Give it a try!

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Liam Davies•21190 rep•2

Don't forget "Polo", which is the baby jackfruit. Polo curry is darker, spicier, and has the texture of pulled pork. It is a delicacy.

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Nuwan Jayasinghe•44670 rep•1

Kos curry with a bowl of red rice and pol sambol is the ultimate Sri Lankan comfort food.

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