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Glazed Squash with sesame and scallion

The kind of Chinese plate you make on repeat. sesame and scallion, a proper glaze, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 3,339 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Glazed Squash with sesame and scallion
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sesame and scallion 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 glaze until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the light soy sauce and the rest of the sesame and scallion flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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