Pumpkin with egg and chives

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Luke Farrell notes that this forgiving stir-fry can be made with pumpkin, butternut squash or any type of gourd. “It’s a khao gaeng classic, and a good accompaniment to curries. Something green like chives or Thai basil leaves gives contrast.” Serve with plenty of hot jasmine rice.

First published in 2023

Ingredients

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Method

1

Boil the pumpkin in plenty of water until it is just soft. Remove the pan from the heat and drain

  • 200g of pumpkin, cut into flat pieces
2

Heat the oil in a wok, add the garlic and pumpkin and fry until fragrant

  • 1 tbsp of vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tbsp of garlic, crushed
3

Season with the soy sauce, oyster sauce and black pepper

4

Pour in the egg and let it sit before folding the curds into the dish

5

Garnish with the chives or basil leaves and serve immediately

  • 1 handful of Chinese chives, cut into 1 inch lengths, or a handful of coriander or Thai basil leaves
First published in 2023

Chef Luke Farrell introduces Londoners to the lesser-known herbs, roots and pastes of southern Thailand, using plants which are grown in his tropical greenhouses in Dorset at his restaurants Speedboat Bar and Plaza Khao Gaeng.

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