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Butternut Recipe. How To Cook Butternut. No Water Needed

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Butternut

Cultural Context

Butternut squash is a staple in South African cuisine, often enjoyed in soups and stews. Its sweet, nutty flavor is celebrated in various dishes, especially during the cooler months. This versatile vegetable is not only nutritious but also forms part of traditional harvest celebrations. In modern cooking, butternut has gained popularity globally, appearing in various international recipes and adaptations.

South AfricanZAmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs butternut squash
1/4 cup Ram jerine (butter substitute)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Peel the butternut squash.

2

Cut the butternut squash into small pieces.

3

Place the butternut squash into a saucepan.

4

Add half a spoon of Ram jerine to the saucepan.

5

Cover the saucepan and cook the butternut squash on low heat without adding water.

6

Check if the butternut squash is well cooked using a knife or fork.

7

Once cooked, stamp the butternut squash until smooth.

8

Taste the butternut squash; if it's not sweet, add sugar or cinnamon to taste.

9

Serve the stamped butternut squash in a bowl.

Cooking Techniques

roastingblending

Equipment Needed

baking sheetknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Butternut SquashButternut Soup

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