Country Fried Butternut Squash Food

SOUTH INDIAN-ISH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet over high heat, warm the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the black mustard seeds and as soon as they begin to pop and dance around in the oil, which should be within seconds, remove the pan from the heat. Add the curry leaves, making sure they get fully coated in the oil (there may be more popping and splattering, and that's okay!). The leaves should immediately crisp up in the residual heat. Return the pan to medium heat, add the turmeric and asafetida (if using), and stir to incorporate without breaking up the curry leaves. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the butternut squash, green chiles, and coriander and stir gently just to combine (be careful not to overmix, or you'll end up with mush). Spread the vegetables in an even layer in the pan, cover, and cook until the butternut squash is tender and soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the salt, lime juice, and red chile powder and stir gently. Taste and adjust the lime juice, red chile powder, and salt, if needed, before serving.

PAN-ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Bring squash, water, butter, thyme and pepper just to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat; cover. Simmer on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until squash is crisp-tender.
• Uncover skillet; cook squash on high heat 4 to 6 min. or until squash is lightly browned and liquid is cooked off. Remove from heat.
• Add dressing; stir to evenly coat squash. Sprinkle with cheese.

COUNTRY FRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine egg and milk together in a pie plate or flat bowl.
• In a second flat bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic salt.
• Peel butternut squash.
• Cut a slice off the bottom of the squash and stand it securely on cutting board.
• With a sharp knife, slice peel off from top to bottom, continuing around the squash until tough peel is completely removed.
• Slice squash into 1/2 inch circles.
• dip squash slices first in the milk/egg mixture and then dredge in the flour mixture.
• Fry or saute in a frying pan or griddle in oil until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes a side.

COUNTRY FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine egg and milk together in a small bowl, mix well.
• In a second bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic salt. Dip squash slices first in the egg mixture, then dredge the squash in the dry mixture.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry squash until golden brown.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAJUN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Blot any moisture from the butternut squash fries with paper towels, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.