One of the more exciting variety of squash is the “Spaghetti Squashâ€. It used to be found only in temperate countries, but recently you can now buy this from the supermarket. It is now grown in Bukidnon. This squash is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins A, B and C.
How to cook a Spaghetti Squash:
1. Boil in water for 20 minutes. Before boiling pierce the squash, on several locations, with a fork, making sure the holes go through the layers of the squash. You can do this on four sides of the squash.
2. After boiling, cool slightly and open the squash, continuing the cooling of the opened squash.
3. After cooling or when you think you can handle the squash, using a fork, pick the strands of the squash (or “comb out the strandsâ€), removing first the seeds and the inner fiber of the core.
4. You can now do almost anything with these strands. Commonly, a vegetable spaghetti. Saute onions, garlic and a few herbs such as basil and tomatoes or put chunky tomatoes or spaghetti sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese and it ready to eat and enjoyed by the whole family.
Note: do not over boil the squash as it will loose its taste.
November 3rd, 2011 at 12:16 am
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