North Croatian Butternut Squash Stew (Buce Cuspajz)

Per serving

200.1kcal
3.8гProteins
7.1гFats
34.6гCarbs

This is one of traditional early summer North Croatian stews. I am sure they eat something similar in Hungary since we have shared the same history for more than 500 years. This is my grand-grandmother recipe, almost 200 years old.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • butternut squash1000 g
  • onions100 g
  • lard7 g
  • flour1 tablespoon
  • paprika1 teaspoon

    (Hungarian red, sweet, dried)

  • vinegar2 tablespoons
  • sour cream100 g
  • dill10 g

    (fresh) (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Cut butternut squash into stripes like thick spaghetti (we buy it usually already cut on the market).

  2. 2

    Salt it and add vinegar and leave it stay for 60 minutes. It must start to leave juices.

  3. 3

    Melt lard and add finely minced onion. Sauté onions until translucent, add flour, stir it until brownish; add cold water and make creamy liquid.

  4. 4

    Add red paprika and some more water.

  5. 5

    Squeeze squash with hands to remove water from it and than add into a pot. Stir it and add some fresh water to cover it.

  6. 6

    Cook gently (it can easily burn) until butternut squash is soft. Before serving add minced dill and sour cream. Serve with pork schnitzels and potato.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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