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Burmese Pumpkin Curry (Buu Thee Hnat) recipe by Safe Plated

Burmese Pumpkin Curry (Buu Thee Hnat)

A vibrant and flavorful Burmese curry featuring pumpkin, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. This gluten-free dish is perfect served with rice.

45m4 servings
Contains peanutContains fishWHEAT-free
400 cal|8g protein|55g carbs|18g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Pumpkin
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the peanut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in the turmeric powder and chili powder (if using).
  5. 5Add the cubed pumpkin and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer.
  6. 6Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
  7. 7Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice.
  8. 8Serve the curry over cooked rice.

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