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Smoked Lamb Cake

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This unique dish, often mislabeled as a "cake" due to its shape, transforms humble acorn squash into a gourmet side or light main course. The squash is steamed until tender, then filled with a distinctive smoking mixture of rice, black tea, and brown sugar. This blend imparts a deep, aromatic smokiness that contrasts beautifully with the natural sweetness of the squash. A glaze of fresh orange juice, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard adds a bright, tangy finish that cuts through the richness. Finished with a pat of butter and a crack of black pepper, it offers a complex flavor profile perfect for autumn dinners or special gatherings. It&# 226;ÂÂs a creative twist on traditional roasting that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 417.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This unique dish, often mislabeled as a "cake" due to its shape, transforms humble acorn squash into a gourmet side or light main course. The squash is steamed until tender, then filled with a distinctive smoking mixture of rice, black tea, and brown sugar. This blend imparts a deep, aromatic smokiness that contrasts beautifully with the natural sweetness of the squash. A glaze of fresh orange juice, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard adds a bright, tangy finish that cuts through the richness. Finished with a pat of butter and a crack of black pepper, it offers a complex flavor profile perfect for autumn dinners or special gatherings. It&# 226;€™s a creative twist on traditional roasting that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
  • LIGHT TEA SMOKING MIXTURE:
  • 1/3 cup Long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons Loose black tea
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 4 pounds Acorn squash, halved crosswise -- seeded
  • 1/4 cup Fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare the smoking setup: Line a 12-14 inch wok with aluminum foil, allowing 4 inches of overhang on all sides.
  2. 2
    Combine the long-grain rice, loose black tea, and brown sugar in a bowl to create the smoking mixture.
  3. 3
    Pour the smoking mixture into the bottom of the foil-lined wok.
  4. 4
    Set a 10-inch cake rack inside the wok, ensuring it sits about 3 inches above the smoking mixture.
  5. 5
    Steam the acorn squash halves over moderate heat for 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard to make the glaze.
  7. 7
    Divide the glaze evenly among the steamed squash halves, spooning it into the centers.
  8. 8
    Place a 1/2 teaspoon of butter into each squash half and season generously with salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Arrange the prepared squash halves on the cake rack in a single layer.
  10. 10
    Place the lid on the wok and crimp the foil all around the lid to completely seal the wok, trapping the smoke inside.
  11. 11
    Place the wok over moderate heat. Cook for 15 minutes, or until thin streams of smoke begin to rise and fill the wok.
  12. 12
    Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before opening to allow the smoke flavor to set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 417.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.0g13%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 25.9mg9%
Sodium 71.2mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 82.2g28%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g79%
Sugars 20.6g
Protein 16.3g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: smoked, acorn squash, vegetarian, tea smoked, maple syrup, dijon mustard, orange juice, side dish, autumn recipe, smoking wok
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