Stir-fried Butternut Squash with Coconut

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the top half of the butternut squash, peel its skin using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife.
  2. 2Cut the squash into approximately 1cm thick discs, then layer and chop them into 1cm thick batons. You should have 400g of prepared squash.
  3. 3Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan or wok.
  4. 4Add the squash, sliced onion, and a generous pinch of salt to the pan.
  5. 5Stir-fry on a medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  6. 6Add the ginger, red chilli, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and ground turmeric to the pan and fry for a further 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. 7Pour in 150ml of water, then cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4 minutes on a medium heat.
  8. 8Uncover the pan and continue to cook for approximately 4-6 minutes, stirring regularly, adding more boiled water if needed, until the squash is almost cooked through and all the water has evaporated.
  9. 9Slightly increase the heat of the pan and add the finely shredded kale and desiccated coconut.
  10. 10Cover the pan again and cook for a final 3-4 minutes until the kale is wilted and the squash is tender.
  11. 11Stir the coconut cream and chopped coriander into the pan and remove from the heat.
  12. 12Add a generous squeeze of lime juice and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime to taste.
  13. 13Serve with rice.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 a Butternut Squash
  • 1 onion
  • 0.5 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 red chilli (deseeded and finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 60 g finely shredded kale, cabbage or summer greens
  • 20 g desiccated coconut
  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 1 small bunch coriander
  • 1 lime
  • rice
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 generous pinch salt
  • 150 ml water

Equipment

knifevegetable peelerfrying panwokwooden spoonlid

Tips

  • Slice squash finely for quick cooking.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt or lime to your taste.