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Curried Butternut Squash with Pancetta Leeks and Toasted Squash Seeds
Ingredients
7
Servings
6
For a seasonal dish with global flair, prepare butternut squash with fragrant red curry powder, creamy coconut milk and savory pancetta. Reserve squash seeds and toast them to enhance the dish with a nutty crunch.
Ingredients
75 gram (3 ounce) chopped panchetta
100 gram (4 ounce) chopped leeks
125 millilitre (4 fluid ounce) Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
1 butternut squash
1 1/2 Medium Curry Powder
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 tablespoons butter, melted
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Pre heat oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4
- 2 Peel, seed and cut the squash into ½-inch cubes. Reserve squash seeds. Mix red curry powder and minced garlic in a small bowl. Toss squash seeds, butter and 1 tsp of seasoning mix in a medium bowl to coat well.
- 3 Spread in single layer on large baking pan. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until seeds are lightly browned and crunchy, stirring after 15 minutes. Set aside.
- 4 Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add pancetta, cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add squash, cook on medium heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add leeks and remaining seasoning mix, cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, remove from heat and garnish with toasted squash seeds.