Creamy Spiced Coconut Squash

Name: Creamy Spiced Coconut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups steamed squash, large dice; 1 Tbsp canola oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ cup coconut cream; ½ tsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili pepper flakes); ¼ each lime; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp sesame seeds; Salt and pepper to taste

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Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Need a quick recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make? Try this savory & delicious spiced coconut palaʻai (squash) recipe that is easy to make at home.

Author:

Sarah, Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative

Ingredients

2 cups steamed squash, large dice
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup coconut cream
½ tsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili pepper flakes)
¼ each lime
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a small saucepan, warm the oil and garlic together for about 2 minutes over medium heat, until fragrant.
Add the squash, cream, chili flake and season with salt and pepper.
Cook covered for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Stir in a squeeze of lime and scallions.
Check seasoning and adjust as necessary. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.