Best Winter Squash In Coconut Milk Recipes

Winter Squash in Coconut Milk (Fusion Soup) image

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs winter squash, like butternut, peeled, seeded and cut into big chunks (or sweet potatoes)
2 tablespoons butter (optional)
2 (3 cup) cans coconut milk
1/2 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine squash, butter, coconut milk, sugar and salt and bring to a slow boil.
Cook, stirring, until squash is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Cool to room temperature or refrigerate.
Just before serving, stir in vanilla.
Purée mixture in a blender or leave it chunky; serve cold or at room temperature.

Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Ginger image

Provided by Riley Wofford

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8; Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds)
3 tablespoons safflower or other neutral-flavored oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots (3 medium)
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons minced ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup coconut milk, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1/2 lime)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds; reserve, if desired (see Cook's Note). Drizzle cut side of squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Place, cut-side down, on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until squash is very tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
In a 6-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add shallots and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until shallots are soft and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add ginger and coriander; cook until very fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Scoop flesh from cooled squash into pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring a few times, 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return to pot; heat over medium. Whisk in coconut milk. Cook until warmed through, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, drizzled with more coconut milk and sprinkled with toasted squash seeds, if desired. Soup can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.