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Squash Curry



 

1 cup chopped onions

¼ cup chopped celery

3 T peanut oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

3 Tbs curry paste (more to taste)

4 Kefir lime leaves

Zest of one lime

2 cups vegetable stock

3 cups peeled, cubed, raw winter squash - I like to use a combination of carnival, red kuri, and butternut- but any work great.

12 oz bamboo shoots, sliced or julienned

1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced thinly

12 oz. coconut milk

½ cup chopped fresh basil or cilantro, but not both

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Sauté onions, celery, and garlic in the peanut oil until translucent.

Add the curry paste, lime leaves, lime zest, stock , bamboo shoots and squash.

Cook until the squash is tender.

Add the coconut milk and red pepper and bring back to a simmer.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Add the basil or cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

 
 
 
 
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