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BRAAIED BUTTERNUT & MISO PARCELS

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This makes a nice change from the usual BUTTERNUT stuffed with spinach and feta. The umami-rich flavour of the miso works so well with the sweetness of this favourite South African vegetable.

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SERVES XX

2 large butternuts

4 cloves garlic, mashed

2 Tbsp red miso paste

2 Tbsp honey

4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp dried chilli flakes (to taste)

Toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander to garnish

  1.  Halve and de-pip the butternuts.

  2.  Mix the garlic, miso, honey, oils and chilli flakes in a bowl and stir to combine.

  3.  Place each butternut half on a piece of tin foil and brush liberally with the miso mixture.

  4.  Wrap the butternuts with foil and place in the coals for about 30 – 40 minutes until cooked through and soft when pierced with a knife.

  5.  Carefully remove from the coals, remove the butternut from the foil and serve garnished with sesame seeds and fresh coriander.