Caribbean Pumpkin Noodle Curry with Piquant Pepper Sauce

Name: Caribbean Pumpkin Noodle Curry with Piquant Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1-inch ginger piece; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 small pumpkin; 1 can coconut milk (400 ml); 2 cups vegetable stock; 8 oz rice noodles; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 scotch bonnet peppers; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 clove garlic; Fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges

A vibrant, flavorful curry perfect for a dinner feast

Indulge in this rich and aromatic Caribbean-inspired pumpkin noodle curry, enhanced by a spicy piquant pepper sauce for a palate-awakening experience.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Curry Base

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1-inch ginger piece

grated

1 tsp ground allspice

1 small pumpkin

peeled, deseeded, and diced

1 can coconut milk (400 ml)

2 cups vegetable stock

For the Noodles

8 oz rice noodles

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

For the Piquant Pepper Sauce

2 scotch bonnet peppers

deseeded and finely chopped

1/4 cup white vinegar

1 tbsp sugar

1 clove garlic

minced

For Garnishing

Fresh cilantro leaves

roughly chopped

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Pumpkin

Toss Pumpkin

In a large bowl, toss the diced pumpkin with 1 tsp allspice and a pinch of salt.

Rest Pumpkin

Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Prepare Baking Sheet

Add the pumpkin to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Preparing the Noodles

Cook Noodles

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.

Drain & Rinse

Drain and rinse under cold water.

Season Noodles

Toss with soy sauce and sesame oil, set aside.

Cooking Process

Curry Base Preparation

In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Heat level: Medium

Pumpkin Integration

Add seasoned pumpkin, coconut milk, and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until pumpkin is tender.

Simmer on low for about 25 minutes

Piquant Pepper Sauce Creation

In a blender, combine scotch bonnet peppers, white vinegar, sugar, and garlic. Blend until smooth.

Handle peppers with gloves to avoid irritation

Plating & Serving