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American Comfort · Dessert

Stir-Fried Squash Pudding

The kind of American Comfort plate you make on repeat. smoked paprika, a proper stir-fry, and a finish of fresh herbs.

5.0 from 574 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook12 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Squash Pudding
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika 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 stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the yellow mustard and the rest of the smoked paprika flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

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

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