Brazilian recipe
Chicken in Moranga Squash
Chicken in Moranga Squash is a Brazilian culinary classic, combining the sweet flavor of squash with a creamy and well-seasoned filling.
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Ingredients
1 medium moranga squash, washed
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 tablespoon vegetable seasoning
200g cream cheese
1 kilogram chicken, cut into cubes
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
3 chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
1 chopped red chili pepper
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup coconut milk
1 can heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 tablespoon vegetable seasoning
200g cream cheese
1 kilogram chicken, cut into cubes
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
3 chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
1 chopped red chili pepper
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup coconut milk
1 can heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Where to find ingredients
Found in the produce section of most supermarkets, especially during autumn and winter. Latin or specialty markets may also carry them.
Available in the spice aisle of supermarkets. You can also find it in Latin or international food sections.
Available in the dairy or cheese section of any supermarket.
Available at the meat counter of supermarkets or local butcher shops.
Available in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section or bottled in the juice aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets. Jalapeños or other mild red chilies can be substituted.
Found in the soup or international foods aisle of supermarkets. Look for bouillon or stock cubes.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Typically found in the international foods aisle (Asian or Latin American section) of supermarkets. Canned coconut milk is common.
Available in the dairy section of supermarkets. Look for whipping cream or heavy whipping cream.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets, often in the herb section.
Available in the spice aisle of supermarkets. You can also find it in Latin or international food sections.
Available in the dairy or cheese section of any supermarket.
Available at the meat counter of supermarkets or local butcher shops.
Available in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section or bottled in the juice aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets. Jalapeños or other mild red chilies can be substituted.
Found in the soup or international foods aisle of supermarkets. Look for bouillon or stock cubes.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Typically found in the international foods aisle (Asian or Latin American section) of supermarkets. Canned coconut milk is common.
Available in the dairy section of supermarkets. Look for whipping cream or heavy whipping cream.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets, often in the herb section.
Preparation method
- Wrap the entire squash in aluminum foil
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the flesh is tender
- Remove from the oven and discard the aluminum foil
- Cut a lid from the top of the squash
- Remove all seeds using a spoon
- Brush the outer skin of the squash with 1 tablespoon of oil
- Spread a mixture of vegetable seasoning and cream cheese inside the squash
- Keep the squash warm
- Season the chicken cubes with black pepper and lemon juice in a bowl
- Set aside
- Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic
- Add the chicken cubes
- Sauté for about 10 minutes, until the meat changes color and becomes tender
- Add the tomatoes, red chili pepper, and vegetable bouillon cubes
- Add the all-purpose flour dissolved in coconut milk
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly until the bouillon cubes dissolve
- Turn off the heat
- Stir in the heavy cream, green onion, and parsley
- Mix well and fill the cavity of the squash with the sautéed mixture
- Bake for a few minutes to brown if you desire a golden finish
Observations
This recipe is perfect for special occasions, serving the chicken directly inside the squash, which ensures an incredible presentation and a surprising flavor.
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