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I think the idea for this may have come from a Jamie Oliver book originally but it's been altered a bit and has become a firm favourite since we started growing squashes a few years ago.  The rice cooks in the squash using only the moisture from its flesh.
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|TotalCalories = 736
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|DatePublished=3rd August 2013
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|PrepTime = 15 minutes
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|CookTime = 1 hour 40 minutes
|CookTime = 1 hour 40 minutes
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====Best recipe review====
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''<span class="reviewTitle">One of the staples!</span>''
<span style="line-height:180%"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="reviewScore">4.5</span>/5 </span>


I think the idea for this may have come from a Jamie Oliver book originally but it's been altered a bit and has become a firm favourite since we started growing squashes a few years agoThe rice cooks in the squash using only the moisture from its flesh.
<span class="reviewDesc">We make this once a week when the local squashes are in seasonThanks Jess!</span>
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<span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:PSmith|Paul&nbsp;R&nbsp;Smith]] </span></span>
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| 1 [[Squashes|butternut squash]], cut in half and seeds removed and reserved -  This recipe works well with any [[squash]] or small [[pumpkin]].
| 1 [[Squashes|butternut squash]], cut in half and seeds removed and reserved -  This recipe works well with any [[squash]] or small [[pumpkin]].
| 1 red [[onion]], finely chopped
| 1 red [[onion]], finely chopped
| Small handful [[dried mushrooms]]
| 4 tablespoons of [[dried mushrooms]]
| 1 clove [[Garlic|garlic]], squished in a garlic squisher!
| 1 clove [[Garlic|garlic]], squished in a [[Garlic press|garlic crusher]]
| 1 teaspoon [[cumin seeds]], bashed in a mortar and pestle
| 1 teaspoon [[cumin seeds]], bashed in a mortar and pestle
| Pinch of [[chilli flakes]]
| Pinch of [[chilli flakes]]
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| A sprig of [[thyme]], chopped
| A sprig of [[thyme]], chopped
| 100g (3.5 oz) [[basmati rice]]
| 100g (3.5 oz) [[basmati rice]]
| Small handful toasted [[pine nuts]]
| 2 tablespoons of toasted [[pine nuts]]
| [[Garlic olive oil]] (normal [[olive oil]] will also do)
| [[Garlic olive oil]] (normal [[olive oil]] will also do)
| 3 rashers [[home smoked bacon]] or [[parma ham]], chopped into small pieces
| 3 rashers [[home smoked bacon]] or [[parma ham]], chopped into small pieces
| 2 tablespoons of stock or wine.
| 2 tablespoons of stock or wine.
| [[Salt]] & freshly ground [[black pepper]]
| [[Salt]] & freshly ground [[black pepper]]
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===[[Mise en place]]===
===[[Mise en place]]===
* Pre-heat the oven to 220° C (425°F / Gas 7 / Hot)
* Preheat the oven to 220° C (425°F / Gas 7 / Hot)


===Method===
===Method===
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===Variations===
===Variations===


This dish can be made with various [[squashes]] and [[marrows]].  Differnt varieties of [[rice]], even [[couscous]] work well too. Try different key spices like [[coriander]] or [[fennel]].
This dish can be made with various [[squashes]] and [[marrows]].  Different varieties of [[rice]], even [[couscous]] work well too. Try different key spices like [[coriander]] or [[fennel]].


A handful of pre-soaked Chinese [[dried shrimps]] would be good along with the zest and juice of a [[lime]].
A handful of presoaked Chinese [[dried shrimps]] would be good along with the zest and juice of a [[lime]].


===Joining the two halves===
===Joining the two halves===
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Having made this for years I have just worked out a simple way of joining the two halves.  Place a small sheet of [[tin foil]] on one half, turn that one over holding the foil so the stuffing stays in the squash, hold the two halves tightly together and pull the piece of foil out!  Obvious really!
Having made this for years I have just worked out a simple way of joining the two halves.  Place a small sheet of [[tin foil]] on one half, turn that one over holding the foil so the stuffing stays in the squash, hold the two halves tightly together and pull the piece of foil out!  Obvious really!


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