Pumpkin Kuih/Steamed Savory Pumpkin

Today's RECIPE is a favorite of ours, Pumpkin Kuih/Steamed Savory Pumpkin.

It's nutritious and a great breakfast or teatime item. Steamed savory pumpkin is a delicious dish that brings out the pumpkin's natural sweetness and rich texture. This cooking method preserves its nutrients and vibrant color. Each bite is tender and flavorful, seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spices. It can be served as a side or main dish. Enjoy this comforting dish.

Recipe by Mama Ding

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Total Time | 35 mins

Prep Time | 15 mins

Cook Time | 35 mins

Servings : 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 500g pumpkin, peeled, steamed and then mashed

  • 200g minced meat(chicken/pork) ~ optional

  • 20g/8 pips garlic, finely minced

  • 80g/3 thumb-sized piece ginger, skinned and pounded/blended

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 and 1/2 cup rice flour

  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch

  • 1 tbsp glutinous rice flour (optional)

  • 1 and 1/2 cups water

  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

  • 1/2 tsp white pepper powder or to taste

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
    Ingredients for topping:

  • 3 chillies, deseeded and finely chopped

  • 4 stalks spring onions, finely chopped

  • fried shallot crisps, as much as desired


Method

01 Heat cooking oil in a wok/pan. Saute ginger until fragrant and slightly browned. Add in minced garlic. Stir fry till slightly browned. Add the mince meat and mix well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5mins then dish up and set aside.

02 Prepare an 8x8" tray for steaming. Line with parchment paper/banana leaves.

03 In a large bowl, mix the mashed pumpkin, rice flour, tapioca starch, glutinous rice flour(if using), water, salt and pepper to taste.

Mix well until you get a smooth mixture.

04 Heat a wok/pot to medium. Add the pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for 5mins or until thickened.

Add the semi-cooked minced meat mixture. Mix well. Turn off heat.

05 Prepare a steamer.
Scoop pumpkin and minced meat mixture into your lined tray.

06 Flatten the top with a spatula.
Steam over high heat for 25mins.

07 When done, remove from heat. Sprinkle the top with fried shallot crisps, chopped chillies and spring onions.
Allow to cool before cutting.

Notes

Store unfinished portions in a covered container in the freezer. Thaw in the chiller overnight and steam or microwave to warm before consuming.

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