Pumpkin in Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, or 1 (13-ounce) can; 3/4 cup water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry turmeric; 2 teaspoons fish or soy sauce; 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut into 3 slices; 1/2 medium white onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 (1 1/2-2-pound) pumpkin, skin and seeds removed, then cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or Vietnamese coriander

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, or 1 (13-ounce) can
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry turmeric
2 teaspoons fish or soy sauce
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut into 3 slices
1/2 medium white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (1 1/2-2-pound) pumpkin, skin and seeds removed, then cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or Vietnamese coriander

1
In a saucepan, mix the coconut milk and water; add the sugar, salt, turmeric, and fish sauce; stir well to combine.
2
Add the ginger, onion, and pumpkin, and bring to a low boil; stir gently and reduce the heat to simmer.
3
Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Check to see if the pumpkin is tender and cook a few more minutes or as needed (add a bit more water if the sauce gets too dry).
5
Remove from the heat, remove the ginger, and let sit a few minutes to thicken the sauce.
6
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, or 1 (13-ounce) can, 3/4 cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin in Coconut Milk falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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