Ham and Pumpkin Satay

A different idea to go with boiled rice, steamed couscous, or boiled pasta. Perfect for potluck dinners.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅔ cup orange juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ⅔ cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• ⅔ cup peeled, cubed pumpkin
• 1 Thai or Serrano chile, chopped
• 1 ½ cups cooked, diced ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the cubed pumpkin and orange juice in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-low heat. Simmer the pumpkin for 10 to 15 minutes, until it is soft. Carefully transfer to a blender, in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, chile, turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, and coriander for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the ham, and cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until the ham has started to brown.

Step 3

Pour the pureed pumpkin mixture into the spicy ham mixture, and stir the peanut butter into the sauce. Mix well to combine, and bring back to a simmer. Serve hot.