Butternut Squash Potstickers With Apple Chutney Food

BUTTERNUT-GOUDA POT STICKERS

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down; add 1/2 in. of water. Microwave, covered, on high until soft, 15-20 minutes; cool slightly. Scoop out flesh and mash., In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute pepper and onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add to squash; stir in cheese, salt, thyme and pepper., Place 1 tablespoon filling on each wrapper (keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp towel). Moisten edge of wrapper with water; fold over to enclose filling, while pleating the front side to form a pouch. Stand on a work surface to flatten bottom, curving ends slightly., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Place a third of the pot stickers in pan; cook until bottoms are lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water (water may spatter); cook, covered, until filling is heated through, 3-4 minutes. Uncover; cook until bottoms are crisp and water is evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Repeat twice. Freeze option: Cover and freeze uncooked pot stickers on lightly floured baking sheets until firm. Transfer to airtight freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, cook pot stickers as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

SPICY SQUASH & APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large preserving pan, then gently fry the onions, ginger, chilli, cardamom, cinnamon, mustard and cumin seeds together for 5 mins, until the spices are aromatic.
• Stir the garlic, squash and apples into the onions, then cook for 10-15 mins more, until the onions and apples are soft and the squash yields a little here and there.
• Stir in the turmeric and sugar and let it melt around the vegetables. Simmer for 5 mins - this process almost candies the chunks of pumpkin, so that it doesn't entirely break down during the next step.
• Pour in the vinegar, season with 2 tsp salt, then bring the chutney back to a simmer. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 mins or until the apple has cooked down to make a squishy base for the chutney, with chunks of tender pumpkin here and there, and a little syrupiness at the bottom of the pan - you don't want the chutney to be too dry as it will thicken as it cools.
• Spoon the hot chutney into sterilised jars and seal. The chutney can be eaten straight away, or left to mellow in a dark place. You can store it for up to six months.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH POTSTICKERS

Steps:

• Place butternut squash cut-side down in a shallow dish; cover with plastic wrap.
• Microwave squash until flesh is easily pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Scoop squash flesh into a large bowl, discarding skin. Mix brown sugar and 2 tablespoons soy sauce into the squash. Stir in scallions and ginger.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon squash mixture into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold into a triangle. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers. Arrange filled potstickers on a baking sheet.
• Freeze potstickers until almost solid, about 15 minutes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a layer of potstickers; cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until bottoms are golden, about 2 minutes. Flip and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and let steam until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with remaining oil and potstickers.
• Mix 1/2 cup soy sauce, water, and sesame seeds together in a small bowl to make dipping sauce. Serve alongside potstickers.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH POTSTICKERS WITH APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2. Split the squash lengthwise in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp. 3. Sprinkle each half with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Place 1 TB of butter in each cavity. 4. Wrap each half in aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and place in the oven. Remove when tender, about 1 ½ hours. 5. Meanwhile, in a 5-6 quart pot, sauté the bacon on med-hi heat until half way cooked. Add onions and sauté until onions are translucent. Add salt and pepper to taste. 6. Unwrap squash and scoop out flesh. Add it to the bacon and onion mixture. Stir to combine. 7. Puree mixture in food processor (in batches, if necessary). Add mixture back to pot and bring to simmer. Add chicken stock and stir to combine. (Make sure not to add too much stock. The mixture can't be too "soupy"). Add salt and pepper to taste, along with dried sage. 8. Let soup simmer 10-15 minutes to combine flavors. 9. Stir in heavy cream and let the mixture cool. 10. Lay out wonton wrapper and place 1 teaspoon in the centerof each. 11. Water the edges and fold up and secure. 12. Cover with damp towel so wontons don't dry out and prepare bamboo steamer. 13. Heat a skillet with olive oil and sear the bottom of the potstickers. When browned, move to steamer and steam until wonton is cooked (less than 1 minute). 13. Serve with apple chutney of choice.

SPICY APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Peel apples and cut into quarters. Remove cores, roughly chop, and reserve.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add mustard seeds, cover and cook until popping stops. Reduce heat and add onion, red bell pepper, and salt. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Stir in garlic, serrano chile, ginger, and allspice, and cook an additional minute.
• Add remaining ingredients, including reserved apples. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat, until mixture is soft and aromatic, about 40 minutes. Chill before serving.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place butternut squash on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer butternut squash to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, combine apples, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, turmeric, chile powder, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and garlic powder in a saucepan over low heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples and onion are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add apple mixture to butternut squash in the bowl and stir gently to combine. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH POT STICKERS

Steps:

• Peel the squash and cut it in half. Remove the seeds and discard. Cut squash into large cubes.
• Bring large pot of water to boil and add squash. Cook until soft. (Could also bake, steam, microwave, whatever method you like best for getting squash soft).
• Remove squash from water and place in a large bowl. Mash up squash until there are no more lumps.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil. Add onion, garlic and corn and cook until onion is soft and translucent. Scoop veggies out of skillet and try to leave any oil behind in the pan. Gently fold veggies into butternut squash mash.
• Stir some Parmesan cheese into squash mix. Add salt and more cheese to taste. **It's important to make sure the filling is flavored enough at this stage.
• Add squash mix to center of wrapper. Use finger or brush to wet outer edge of wrapper. Fold wrapper in half and press edges together.
• In large nonstick skillet, heat oil and sprinkle a little salt. Fill skillet with pot stickers so they all rest on the bottom of the pan, without overlapping each other. The filled side of the pot sticker should be on the bottom of the pan, the pressed edges should be facing up. Cook for 3-5 minutes without lid.
• Add 1 cup water to the skillet and cover when water starts to boil. Cook about 12 minutes then remove cover and let water boil itself away, careful not to burn bottom of pot stickers. If pot stickers do not seem done, add a little more water and let it boil away again.
• To make the dip: Mix equal parts of soy sauce and Chinkiang Vinegar in a bowl.