BUTTERNUT WITH A LITTLE SPICE ENJOY DAN:

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH AN ASIAN TOUCH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 butternut squash

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, grated

3 whole star anise

2 cinnamon sticks

1/4-cup soy sauce

2 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 cup hot water

1 tablespoon mirin or brown sugar

1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce

1 pinch of Chinese five-spice

1 handful fresh cilantro finely chopped for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Half the butternut squash and peel.

2.   Scoop out the seeds and cut into bite-size pieces.

3.   In a wok heat the oil over medium-high heat until sizzling.

4.   Add the ginger and whole spices and stir-fry for a few seconds.

5.   Add the squash and stir-fry 1 minute.

6.   Season with soy, hoisin and chili garlic sauce, stir-fry I minute more.

7.   Add the water and stir to combine.

8.   Cover, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tinder about 10-15 minutes.

9.   Add more water if necessary.

10.                Season with mirin and Chinese five spice.

11.                Toss the squash with the seasonings and allow thickening a bit.

12.                Remove from heat and toss in cilantro.

 

ENJOY DAN:                                  BON-APPETITE!!