Ham and Pumpkin Satay
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Description
A different idea to go with boiled rice, steamed couscous, or boiled pasta. Perfect for potluck dinners.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peeled, cubed pumpkin
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 Thai or Serrano chile, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1 ½ cups cooked, diced ham
- ⅔ cup crunchy peanut butter
Directions
- 1. Place the cubed pumpkin and orange juice in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-low heat. Simmer the pumpkin for 10 to 15 minutes, until it is soft. Carefully transfer to a blender, in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth.
- 2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, chile, turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, and coriander for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the ham, and cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until the ham has started to brown.
- 3. Pour the pureed pumpkin mixture into the spicy ham mixture, and stir the peanut butter into the sauce. Mix well to combine, and bring back to a simmer. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 419.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 20.8 g
protein: 19.9 g
saturated fat: 7.9 g
cholesterol: 40.3 mg
sodium: 903 mg
fiber: 5.4 g
sugar: 8.8 g
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