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Butternut Squash in Coconut Milk
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
1/3
cup sweetened flaked coconut
2
teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2
small onion, finely chopped
2
cloves garlic, minced
1
cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4
cup packed brown sugar
1
tablespoon fish sauce
1/8
to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1
butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into large cubes
1
tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Cilantro sprig and purple kale (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut in baking pan. Bake 6 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool and crisp.
2.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, fish sauce and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar is dissolved.
3.
Bring mixture to a boil; add squash. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until squash is tender. Transfer squash to serving bowl with slotted spoon.
4.
Increase heat to high; boil remaining liquid until thick, stirring constantly. Pour liquid over squash in bowl. Sprinkle with toasted coconut and chopped cilantro. Garnish, if desired.
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Thai
