Author Notes
Braised kuri squash saturated in asian flavors and topped with shishito Peppers promises inner warmth in dreary winter days. —Vicky | Things I Made Today
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons
canola oil, divided
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1½ tablespoons
Ginger, grated
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1
Shallot, minced
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5 tablespoons
Soy sauce
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2 tablespoons
Rice wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons
Granulated sugar
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½ cups
Vegetable stock
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1
Medium kuri squash, seeded and cut into ¾ inch wedges
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6 ounces
Shishito peppers
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Kosher salt
Directions
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Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add ginger and shallot and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. Add mixture to skillet, then stir in stock and bring to a simmer.
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Toss in squash and cook until softened, turning once, for about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for an additional 12-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until squash is tender but not falling apart and sauce has thickened.
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While squash is braising, heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add shishito peppers and cook until they start to char, about 6-8 minutes, turning half way through. Add a generous pinch of Kosher salt and remove from heat.
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When squash is done, transfer to serving plate and drizzle sauce on top. Top with peppers and serve immediately.
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