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Produce => Recipes => Topic started by: AnnieD on October 28, 2017, 13:25:15
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I've got a lovely big pumpkin to use. Don't want to make a US style pumpkin pie. I'm going to roast the seeds, after savig a few for next year. What are your favourite recipes for the flesh?
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Soup, curries, baked with sausages and red onions and fresh herbs or chili and a drizzle of oil.........;
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I have to say that mine makes an excellent compost! I just enjoy them for their ornamental value, carving and maybe the seeds if it's the right variety. I would only really consider it as food if there was absolutely nothing else to eat. There are so many more really nice tasting squash varieties out there.
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A lot depends on the variety. If the flesh is moist it helps to roast it first to caramelise the sugars and reduce moisture. Gives a better flavour to soups.
If it's a dry flesh then it just needs a good stock to make soup but wouldn't be good roasted on its own as a veg. Maybe a curry with a coconut milk sauce?
Plenty of recipes online if you google.
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I quite like pumpkin, I simply fried it in a little oil and butter until it is soft. And add some herbs or pepper or ginger or mixed spice. I normally buy a supermarket one, when they reduce them after Halloween, but they were only £1 for a large on in Asda.
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We love pumpkin soup at this time of year. Add a little cumin and chilli flakes to add flavour and it makes a lovely lunch with fresh bread. Enjoy.