Spicy baked pumpkin with red caviar

1 serving

40 minutes

Spicy baked pumpkin with red caviar is an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that wonderfully combines the sweetness of pumpkin, the spiciness of spices, and the rich flavor of caviar. Baking makes the pumpkin tender, revealing its caramel notes, while the mix of ginger and pepper adds zest. Red caviar adds a salty, marine accent that creates a balance of flavors. Historically, Russian cuisine is renowned for using caviar in festive dishes, and baked pumpkin is a warm, cozy touch to autumn cooking. This combination of ingredients makes the dish perfect for special occasions, adding luxury and richness to even the simplest gatherings. It is served hot with minimal additional seasonings to enjoy the purity of flavor and rich texture of the ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 432
• Proteins: 33.1g
• Fats: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 48.5g

Ingredients

• Butternut Squash: 500 g
• Olive oil: to taste
• Red caviar: 90 g
• Ground red pepper: pinch
• Ground ginger: pinch
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean the pumpkin from seeds and cut into slices about 1 cm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butternut Squash: 500 g

2. Mix chili pepper and ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground red pepper:  pinch
   • Ground ginger:  pinch

3. Brush the pumpkin slices with oil, place them on a baking sheet, salt them, and sprinkle with a mixture of chili and ginger to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground red pepper:  pinch
   • Ground ginger:  pinch

4. Bake the pumpkin in an oven preheated to 180ºC for 30 minutes.

5. Before serving, generously spread red caviar on the hot slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red caviar: 90 g