A little about this dish
Fusing autumnal flavors with the aromatics of Chinese cuisine, this BBQ recipe takes a unique spin on traditional fare. The star of the dish is pumpkin, enriched with homemade Chinese BBQ sauce and garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. The naturally sweet, seasonal pumpkin combines beautifully with the umami boost from the Chinese-inspired BBQ sauce.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Small pumpkin — 1 piece — halved and deseeded
- Hoisin sauce — 1/2 cup
- Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar — 1 tablespoon
- Brown sugar — 1 tablespoon
- Chinese five-spice powder — 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
- Ginger — 1/2 inch — finely grated
- Spring onions — 2 — chopped
- Black or white sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
- Salt and black pepper — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🔥🔥⏲️Preheat a BBQ grill to medium heat.
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Step 2 — 🎃🔪💧🧂Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch thick wedges. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3 — 🍵🥣🌡️In a small saucepan, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until thickened.
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Step 4 — 🎃🔥⏲️Place the seasoned pumpkin on the grill with the skin side down. Grill for approximately 5 minutes.
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Step 5 — 🎃🔄🥣🔥Flip the pumpkin wedges. Brush the BBQ sauce generously on the pumpkin and grill for another 5 minutes till they're soft and charred.
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Step 6 — 🎃🔥🥣Remove the pumpkin from the grill and let it cool a little. Brush another layer of BBQ sauce on top.
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Step 7 — 🍽️🌱🍚Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds before serving.
A final fox tip
For a bit of extra punch, consider adding a teaspoon of chili flakes to your BBQ sauce. This BBQ Chinese style Pumpkin is a versatile dish - a conversation starter at a BBQ party, or as a unique side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner. While not traditional, it's a fun way to introduce kids to different flavors. They can help brushing on the BBQ sauce!