Trinidadian Pumpkin Recipes

TRINIDAD PUMPKIN BREAD

Steps:

• Combine yeast, water and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in salt and molasses.
• Stir in pumpkin and cloves.
• Slowly add flour, cup by cup, until the dough becomes stiff enough to knead.
• Place on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Place in a large greased bowl.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
• Punch down and knead again for a few minutes.
• Divide dough in two, and place each piece in a greased 8"x4" loaf pan.
• Cover and let rise about 45 minutes more.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Bake until crust is golden and loaves sound hollow when tapped, 35-40 minutes.

TRINIDADIAN PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Put oil in a large non stick pan over med-hi heat. When hot add onion; stir fry until lightly browned. Add garlic, chile, thyme and cilantro; stir for a few seconds until the garlic is golden. Add squash and stir. Add 3 tbsp water, cover, turn heat to low and cook for 40-45 minutes or until squash is tender. Uncover, add salt and sugar, stir gently mashing the squash lightly. Serve hot.