Kabocha Squash and Pork Stir-Fry

A savory Asian-inspired stir-fry combining tender kabocha squash with seasoned pork sausage, aromatics, and a perfect balance of tangy lime juice and fish sauce. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro.

4 servings
21 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kabocha squash
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces pork sausage
  • 2 whole scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 whole serrano chile
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons crushed salted
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts and cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Steam squash in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water until tender, 6-8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet and cook squash, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

    13 min

  2. 2.

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet, add sausage, and cook, breaking into large pieces and stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add scallions, garlic, chile, and ginger and cook, stirring often, just until softened, about 2 minutes. Add squash, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar; toss to combine.

    7 min

  3. 3.

    Serve stir-fry topped with peanuts and cilantro.

    1 min