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These vegan CFC drumsticks have a crunchy outer skin, stringy fleshy insides and the cauliflower bones worked better than I could have ever imagined. These look just like the real deal, even when you bite into them, and whilst it's been far too long for me to remember what chicken or KFC tastes like - I think I've done a great job in getting the flavours as close as you can in a vegan recipe. I can't wait to see other people try using this recipe of mine, as I really think it's going to be a game changer.

Jackfruit is a brilliant ingredient to use when recreating meat dishes, and there's so many different recipes around for using it to make pulled pork. It has a stringy texture and absorbs flavours well as long as you're sure to purchase the young, green version as opposed to the far sweeter ripened version. If you've never heard of it, you'll find jackfruit canned and it's most easily found in asian supermarkets. It's imperative when you're looking for a can of jackfruit to use in this recipe that it's this young jackfruit that you use - it'll be canned with brine instead of syrup so there's no sweetness to ruin the flavours in this recipe.

CFC (Cruelty Free Chicken) Drumsticks

Makes 4 faux chicken drumsticks. They're very filling.

Click here for the recipe with a photo guide for the method.

INGREDIENTS

SPICE MIX BATTER

3/4 cup plain white flour

3/4 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon celery salt

1/4 teaspoon sage

1/4 teaspoon all spice

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Pinch of dried oregano

Pinch of turmeric

1 can's worth of aquafaba (the liquid drained from a can of chickpeas)

1/2 teaspoon kala namak (Indian black salt, can be substituted for regular salt)

OPTIONAL: 1 teaspoon MSG/umami flavouring (I used Aji-No-Moto brand, and it really helps bring out the spice mix)

FAUX CHICKEN