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|DatePublished=3rd August 2013
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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.
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.
===Ingredients===
 
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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]]
| Small handful [[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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===[[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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[[Category:Main courses|Squash]]
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