Pâtissons Farcis (Stuffed Squash) is a traditional Mauritian recipe for a classic dish of squashes stuffed with a blend of the squash pulp, fish, prawns, onion and garlic that are baked in a casserole and served hot. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mauritian version of: Stuffed Squash (Pâtissons Farcis).
(click this button to prevent the screen from sleeping so Cook Mode is 'ON')
Ingredients:
4 squashes (pattypan is typical)
200g minced fish
200g prawns, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, copped
1 dessert spoon oil
20g butter
1/2 bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
Wash the squash well then cut off the top to form a lid. Remove the seeds and discard then scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Chop this finely and mix with the onion, garlic and parsley.
Heat the butter and oil in a non-stick pan. When foaming add the vegetable and parsley mix with the prawns and minced fish. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
Use this mixture to stuff the squashes then sit the lids on top. Place in a large oven-proof casserole and pour around 300ml water then cover with a lid and transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180°C. Cook for 20 minutes and serve hot.
)
Click on the image, above to submit to Pinterest.