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Chinese Pumpkin

Deliciously Versatile Chinese Pumpkin: 5 Must-Try Dishes

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Explore the culinary potential of Chinese pumpkin with five delicious and healthy recipes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 dishes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasting
  • 1 medium Chinese Pumpkin (Nan Guo) Select firm, unblemished specimens.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with sesame oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Soup
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with leeks.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 4 cups Broth Chicken or vegetable.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Optional.
For the Steaming
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Optional; can substitute with mushroom sauce.
For the Dumplings
  • 20 pieces Dumpling Wrappers Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Can substitute with ground chicken or tofu.
  • 1 cup Grated Pumpkin

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pot
  • Steamer
  • Baking Sheet
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Select a firm Chinese pumpkin (Nan Guo), rinse it under cold water, then peel the skin and cut into uniform cubes.
Roasting
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes.
Soup Making
  1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, add roasted pumpkin and enough broth to cover, boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Puree and add coconut milk.
Steaming
  1. Steam sliced pumpkin for 15-20 minutes. Prepare garlic sauce by sautéing garlic with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
Dumpling Assembly
  1. Mix grated pumpkin with ground pork and seasonings. Fill dumpling wrappers, seal tightly, and steam for 10-12 minutes.
Final Touches
  1. Plate dishes and garnish as desired, serving with dipping sauces or coconut cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even cuts for consistent cooking and balance flavors when making the soup. Use parchment paper in your steamer for dumplings and enjoy leftovers in salads or wraps.

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