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Chinese Squash Roast

Our tested Braised Squash Roast: blistered, generous, and balanced with soy and ginger. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 1,000 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook75 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Chinese Squash Roast
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the soy and ginger elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the black vinegar and the rest of the soy and ginger flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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