Butternut Squash in Ginger and Garlic (Adapt. Julia Child)

"I haven't tried this and am posting here for safekeeping. Julia suggests this as a side dish for pork. You can also substitute white turnips or rutabaga, which also go well with pork."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

  • 5 cups diced butternut squash (in thumbnail sized dice)
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 2 -3 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • 4 -6 tablespoons juices from cooked meat (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley or 2 -3 tablespoons chives
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directions

  • Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Peel away all outer rind of squash several times until only the deeply yellow parts of the squash are left.
  • Cut into thumbnail sized dice.
  • Steam squash until just tender (about 10 minutes). Do not overcook.
  • Drain cooking water into another sauce pan, boil down quickly with optional meat juices and optional extra butter, ginger and garlic.
  • When well reduced and liquid is almost syrupy, pour it over the squash. Toss with liquid and correct seasoning.

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