Delicate and healthy pumpkin puree is a healthy and tasty independent dessert, as well as a wonderful base for various dishes. How to cook it, read the step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
The autumn season is in full swing, so only the lazy hasn't cooked anything from pumpkin yet. The delicate and sweetish pulp of pumpkin is most conveniently used in many dishes in the form of mashed potatoes. Therefore, in this article we will find out the easiest way to make dietary pumpkin puree at home. There are a myriad of modifications of pumpkin puree. It is cooked sweet, spicy, spicy. With the addition of sour cream, cream, broth. In this case, the main ingredient is always pumpkin, which should be juicy and aromatic. In this review, we will consider the basic option for making pumpkin puree, in which the product will fully retain its aroma and taste.
The workpiece can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator or freezer, and when you need to get and cook the pumpkin orange masterpiece: mashed potatoes, pancakes, pancakes, casserole, skuns, porridge … the imagination is limitless! You can also eat it on its own. It is an excellent complementary food for small children and a rich dietary meal for adults.
See also how to make a steam pumpkin omelet.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 65 kcal.
- Servings - Any Amount
- Cooking time - 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin - any quantity
- Salt or sugar - to taste and as desired
Step by step cooking pumpkin puree, recipe with photo:
1. Wash the pumpkin, dry it with a cotton towel and peel it. If the fruit is difficult to peel, then microwave it briefly. The skin will soften and cut off easily.
2. Remove the inner grained seeds from the pumpkin and cut the flesh into convenient sized pieces. At the same time, keep in mind that the finer the pumpkin is cut, the faster it will cook.
3. Place the sliced pumpkin in a cooking pot and cover with drinking water. Season with salt or sugar, depending on which dish you are preparing it for. Or don't season it at all if you are preparing it for many different dishes. You can also add clove buds, anise stars, cardamom seeds, and other spices to the pot to add aroma and flavor.
4. Place the pot on the stove and boil. Bring the temperature to the lowest setting and cook the pumpkin, covered, for about 20 minutes, until tender.
5. Use a fork or knife to check the readiness of the fruit: pierce a small piece, the device should easily enter.
6. Drain all water from the pot and return the pumpkin pot to the stove to evaporate excess moisture. You can not pour out the water in which the pumpkin was cooked, but use it to cook soup, pancake base, or just drink. It is healthy and tasty.
7. Use a crush or blender to grind the pumpkin to a puree consistency.
8. The consistency of the pumpkin puree should be uniform and smooth. Store the finished workpiece in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
See also the video recipe on how to make pumpkin puree.
