Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Pumpkin Rice


Pumpkin Rice with Sweet and Spicy Chicken


Ingredients

1 lbs of Butternut Squash (you can use Acorn Squash or Carnival Squash)
2 cups of rice
5 1/2 cups of water
salt
1 tablespoon of butter
1/4 cup of oil
1/4 cup of cilantro (optional)


Instructions:

  • Using a veggie peeler remove the skin off the pumpkin, the pit (remove the seeds) using a spoon.
  • Discard the pit and seeds and cut into cubes. This makes cooking quicker.
  • Add cut cubes to 3 1/2 cups boiling water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Allow to cook for 30-40 minutes.
  • Using a fork, prick the pumpkin to make sure it's soft and tender (Like a potato).
Once tender...

  • Strain and remove water. Reserve half and set aside. With the half mesh with potato masher or puree squash in blender/ magic bullet.
  • Add, Squash puree, 3 cups of water, 2 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 3 tablespoons of oil on medium heat into a sauce pan and stir. This will give the rice it's yellow/mustard color.
  • Once water comes to a boils add in rice, then stir.
  • When the water evaporates add in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir and stir.
  • Reduce heat and cover for 15-20 mins. After 20 minutes reduce heat to low.
Lastly,

  • Once the the rice is cooked, fluff in reserved squash and chopped cilantro leaves with a fork.

Enjoy!

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