Khanya Mzongwana, Author at Woolworths TASTE

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Brûléed butternut

35–40 minutes

Brûléed butternut

Serves 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 35–40 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium butternuts, halved, seeded and scored
1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar
100 g brown sugar
salt, to taste
4 T canola oil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Rub the butternut with half the balsamic vinegar, half the sugar and the salt. Place on a baking tray, skin-side down, and roast for 35–40 minutes, or until cooked through.

2. Sprinkle the remaining sugar on the surface of the butternut and, using a blowtorch, caramelise the sugar until completely melted. Once the sugar cools slightly it will form a crunchy layer.

Cook's note: If you don’t have a blowtorch, place the butternut under your oven’s grill. Keep an eye on it so that the sugar doesn’t burn. Drench with the remaining balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

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Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production and Recipes: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Kate Ferreira

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