Kabocha Squash Pilaf with Coconut

Ingredients for Kabocha Squash Pilaf with Coconut

• 2 tablespoons dried currants

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 4 thin slices peeled ginger

• 190g shredded peeled kabocha squash

• 190g basmati rice, rinsed

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (for serving)

Combine currants and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium; cook onion and ginger, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8–10 minutes. Stir in squash, rice, and 300ml water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 15–18 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and let sit covered 10 minutes.

Drain currants and serve pilaf topped with drained currants and toasted unsweetened coconut flakes.

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