Best 3 Peruvian Locro Butternut Squash Recipes

PERUVIAN LOCRO (BUTTERNUT SQUASH)

Steps:

• Place squash in a large pot and add enough water to cover; season with salt. Bring water to a boil and cook until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain squash and return to pot.
• Mash squash with a potato masher; add evaporated milk, butter, and salt and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir corn, peas, and Cheddar cheese into squash mixture; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve squash mixture over rice.

PERUVIAN PUMPKIN STEW (LOCRO DE ZAPALLO)

Steps:

• Saute onion in the oil,add garlic, chili, squash, salt and pepper. Cook at low heat. When the squash is soft, add potatoes, oregano, green peas and corn. Let cook, and add water only if it is too dry and starts to scorch. When the potatoes are done, add cheese and cream or milk. Serve with cilantro on top.

APPLE-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add squash, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add apples, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, cayenne, black pepper, stock, and the water (just enough to cover). Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes.
• Puree in batches in a food processor or blender until smooth, and return to saucepan. Heat over low, thinning with more water if necessary. To serve, ladle into shallow bowls; garnish with diced apples, jalapeno slices, and sour cream if desired.