Baby Pumpkin Baked Rice
Autumn pumpkins are especially sweet. This baked rice dish is made with a nutritious pumpkin, its flesh thick, tender, and naturally sweet, paired with stir-fried rice featuring chicken thigh and salmon for a rich, savory flavor. Baked until fragrant, the rice takes on the pumpkin's sweetness while the pumpkin absorbs the savory aroma of the rice. A feast for the eyes, palate, and nose—perfect for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
baby pumpkin
1
salmon
to taste
chicken thigh meat
to taste
cooked rice
to taste
cheese slice
1 slice
shredded cheese
to taste
chopped onion
a pinch
eggs
2
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the baby pumpkin, then cut off the top about one-third of the way down.
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Step 3
Use a spoon to scoop out the pumpkin flesh and set it aside.
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Step 4
Dice the scooped-out pumpkin and set aside.
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Step 5
Debone the chicken thighs and dice them (I bought pre-prepared chicken thighs; you can also use other cuts of meat if you prefer).
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Step 6
Scramble the two eggs until cooked.
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Step 7
In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion until fragrant.
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Step 8
Add the rice, salmon, and scrambled eggs, and stir-fry to break everything up.
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Step 9
Add the chicken thigh and diced pumpkin, and continue stir-frying over medium-low heat.
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Step 10
Finally, add seasonings to taste and the fried rice is done (add seasonings according to personal preference).
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Step 11
Place a small handful of shredded cheese at the bottom of the hollowed baby pumpkin.
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Step 12
Fill with the fried rice.
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Step 13
Add another layer of shredded cheese on top. Preheat the oven to 200°C for 5 minutes.
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Step 14
Cover with the pumpkin top and place the whole pumpkin in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes on the lower rack. Note: oven strengths vary, please adjust the time and temperature according to your own oven.
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Step 15
After 20 minutes, place a cheese slice on top, then add some more fried rice on top, and bake for another 10 minutes to finish (this step can be skipped if you find it troublesome).
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Step 16
Beautiful and nutritious — will you like it?
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Step 17
The finished product — remember to scoop out and eat the pumpkin flesh inside after baking!
