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Butternut Squash

  • 08-12-2018 08:19PM
    #1
    Kerryite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 135 ✭✭


    Yet again I made a stew with butternut squash in it and found that it took ages to soften (around 40 mins simmering in a Le Creuset casserole on a gas hob). Does anybody have any hints or tips? Would you recommend softening slightly in the microwave first?

    Thanks!
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  • #2
    blondeonblonde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 375 ✭✭blondeonblonde


    Kerryite wrote: »
    Yet again I made a stew with butternut squash in it and found that it took ages to soften (around 40 mins simmering in a Le Creuset casserole on a gas hob). Does anybody have any hints or tips? Would you recommend softening slightly in the microwave first?

    Thanks!

    Maybe cutting it up smaller? It does take a little time though. Or else you could fry it up a little longer with your onions or meat before you add liquid.


  • #3
    Graces7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    blondeonblonde wrote: »
    Maybe cutting it up smaller? It does take a little time though. Or else you could fry it up a little longer with your onions or meat before you add liquid.

    I always cooked them whole in the slowcooker, with no water

    See

    https://www.myfussyeater.com/cook-whole-butternut-squash-slow-cooker/

    As the author says, peeling etc is hard...


  • #4
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,925 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    I've given up on peeling them. Eat them skin and all.

    Roast them in the oven for a bit first OP.
    Nicer flavour anyway.


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