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Thai Squash Scramble

A coconut take on Squash Scramble, built on red curry and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 35 min and easily enough for 6 people.

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Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Thai Squash Scramble
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the red curry 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 kaffir lime leaves and the rest of the red curry flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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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