Maple chestnut squash (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 red kuri squash (about 800 g).
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200 g of cooked chestnuts.
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60 g of thinly sliced smoked bacon.
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30 g of shallots.
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3 tablespoons of maple syrup.
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20 g of melted butter.
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Nutmeg.
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Salt.
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Sichuan pepper.
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1 teaspoon of trapper's blend (optional).
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 220°C and allow it to warm up.
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Give the squash a good wash, slice it in half, scoop out the seeds, and cut it into 2 cm thick pieces.
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Place the slices on a greased baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then bake for about 20 minutes.
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Finely chop the shallots and slice the smoked bacon into smaller pieces.
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Mix in the chestnuts, brush with melted butter, drizzle with maple syrup, season to taste, and add the shallots and bacon on top. Bake again for an additional 15 minutes.
# Notes:
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A Quebec-inspired dish bringing together sweet and savory flavors.
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You can swap trapper's seasoning for Herbes de Provence if you'd like.