Ingredients

Method

• 500 g butternut, diced
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 t wasabi
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• fresh basil, for garnishing

Method

Ingredients

Steam the diced butternut, until tender.
In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, wasabi and lemon juice. Season then drizzle over the steamed butternut. Garnish with basil.
Cook’s notes: Serve as a side dish with pork or crispy duck. Pumpkin or sweet potato work equally well in this recipe.

TASTE’s take:
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