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Lukhodi (sweet pumpkin purée)

A melting pumpkin purée, slowly cooked with sugar until soft and caramelised. A gentle, traditional side dish served alongside meat or porridge.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

145 kcal per serving

Protein
2.6 g
Carbohydrates
18.5 g
of which sugars
13.2 g
Fat
6.5 g
of which saturated fat
4.3 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and stringy bits, then cut the flesh into large cubes.
  2. Put the cubes in a pan with very little water, cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes until very tender.
  3. Drain off any excess water, then mash the flesh with a fork or potato masher.
  4. Add the sugar, butter and a pinch of salt, then stir over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes until the purée thickens and glistens.
  5. Taste, add a little cinnamon if you like, and serve lukewarm.

Variations and tips

For children. Replace the brown sugar with honey, which is less concentrated and easier to measure.

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