Baked pumpkin in Estonian style
1 serving
30 minutes
Baked pumpkin Estonian style is an elegant and simple dish rooted in the traditions of Estonian cuisine, which values natural ingredients and soft, rich flavors. Thin slices of pumpkin baked at high temperatures achieve caramelized tenderness, revealing their natural sweetness. The rose-shaped decoration makes the dish not only tasty but also aesthetically appealing. Crunchy pumpkin seeds, bread chips, and grated hard cheese add textural variety, while pumpkin oil enhances the aroma. This appetizer is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or fish. The ease of preparation and harmony of flavors make it an excellent choice for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering.
1
Slice the pumpkin into thin rounds about 2 mm thick.
- Pumpkin: 200 g
2
Preheat the oven to 240 degrees. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and roast until done.
3
Let it cool a bit, place it on a plate in the shape of a rose.
4
Sprinkle with seeds, grated cheese, drizzle with pumpkin oil, and top with bread chips.
- Pumpkin seeds: 30 g
- Hard cheese: 20 g
- Pumpkin seed oil: to taste
- Bread chips: to taste
5
Salt and pepper to taste.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste