Everyday meals
Ayote sazón
A stew of ayote (a squash with orange flesh) simmered in a tomato and onion sauce seasoned with cilantro. Sweet and comforting, it goes well with rice and beans.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sofrito
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Peel the squash, remove the seeds and cut the flesh into large cubes of about 3 cm.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil and fry the onion, pepper and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the peeled, chopped tomatoes and the tomato paste, then cook for 5 minutes, crushing the tomatoes.
- Stir in the squash cubes, the cumin, salt and pepper, and mix well to coat.
- Pour in the water or stock until it reaches halfway up the cubes.
- Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Check the cooking: the squash should be tender but not mushy. If the sauce is too runny, reduce it uncovered for 3 minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in the chopped cilantro, let it rest for 2 minutes and serve.
Variations and tips
Creamier version. Mash a few squash cubes against the side of the pan to naturally thicken the sauce.
Making do with what's available. Butternut gives a result very close to ayote and is sold in every supermarket.
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Original Ecomely recipe.