PARAGUAYAN SQUASH POLENTA-KIVEVÉ



Paraguayan Squash Polenta-Kivevé
  • PREP TIME
  • COOKING TIME
  • SKILL LEVEL
    INTERMEDIATE
  • MAKES
    14 
    SERVINGS, 1/2 CUP <I>EACH</I>

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds butternut squash or other winter squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1-inch
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup yellow corn meal
  • 3 to 4 oz. queso fresco, crumbled or ricotta, cottage or farmer’s cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

PLACE squash in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Place back in saucepan. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in sugar and salt.

MEANWHILE, HEAT vegetable oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is soft and golden.

STIR onions into squash mixture. Add evaporated milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually stir in corn meal. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cover saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until blended. Serve immediately.
Share on Google Plus

About chef imado

Hello! My Name Is Imad Qaidi, Cooking Holds a certificate of the Moroccan state and I have all the qualifications of the traditional and the modern cuisine of various well-known in the world of cooking states, Best Regards Admin.
    Blogger Comment
    Facebook Comment