Cooking Pumpkin

BEFORE COOKING:

Immediately before cooking, rinse the pumpkin, remove the loose flesh and seeds, peel it, and cut it into cubes.

COOKING:

Place the diced pumpkin into a small amount of cold water if you want its flavour and aroma to infuse the broth (e.g. when making soup). If cooking the pumpkin as a separate dish, add it to boiling water to retain most of its juices. Cook the pumpkin for 30 minutes. Start timing from the moment the water returns to a boil. As soon as it boils, add salt (about 2 teaspoons per litre of water). You may also add a little sugar (about 1 teaspoon per litre of water). Optionally, add milk and chopped garlic. Cook with a lid on – this reduces cooking time and nutrient loss. To check if the pumpkin is done, insert a fork or knife. If it goes in easily, it is ready.

AFTER COOKING:

After cooking, drain the pumpkin. The cooking water, which contains nutrients, can be used for sauces, soups, etc.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Serve it sprinkled with grated bread and chopped parsley, seasoned with pepper and drizzled with melted butter. It can be served as a side dish to fish and meat dishes.

Enjoy your meal!