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Pumpkin in Sweet and Sour
Sauce Recipe
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Delicious as an accompaniment to meat
dishes such as curries, or on its own with plenty of steamed rice. Ingredients :
Serves 4 |
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750 g
1
1/2 tablespoons
3
cloves
4
cm
6
1
tablespoon
125 ml
2
tablespoons
1
tablespoon
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Pumpkin
Oil
Garlic, finely chopped
Fresh ginger, grated
Red Asian shallots, chopped
Soft brown sugar
Chicken stock
Nuoc cham sauce
Lime juice
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Method :
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Peel the pumpkin and cut it into large
chunks.
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Heat the oil in a heavy based frying pan,
add the garlic, ginger and shallots. Cook over medium heat for 3
minutes. Stir regularly.
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Add the pumpkin and sprinkle with sugar.
Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, turning the pieces regularly, until the pumpkin
is golden and just tender.
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Add the chicken stock and nuoc cham sauce,
bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until all the liquid has
evaporated, turning the pumpkin over regularly.
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Sprinkle with lime juice, season to taste
with salt and pepper, and serve.
Tip : The sweeter pumpkins, such as
butternut and Japanese pumpkin, will produce a dish with a delicious
flavor and soft texture.
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