THE GARLIC-SILK SQUASH

(Our Play on Balkan Roasted Butternut)

THE GARLIC-SILK SQUASH

Ingredients: 1 Butternut squash (cubed), 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Dried Mint, 100g Feta (crumbled), 60ml Olive oil, 1 tbsp Honey...

Ingredients

  • 1 Butternut squash (cubed)
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Mint
  • 100g Feta (crumbled)
  • 60ml Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey

Cooking Method

  1. The Mix Toss squash with oil and spices in a large bowl.
  2. The Bloom Add a tiny 15ml splash of water to the bowl; the moisture helps the mint and garlic oils stain the squash skins.
  3. The Scorch Roast at 210°C for 25 minutes until the edges are blackened and charred.
  4. The Marriage Top with honey and crumbled Feta while still hot; the cheese should soften into a white silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw pumpkin seeds and extra fresh mint.

Cuisine: Balkan

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