How to Cook Butternut Squash - Cooking Times
Fruit Vegetables
Season: Autumn, Winter
Preparation
Cut in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and peel. Skin is tough so a knife is safer than a peeler
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
8〜12分
From cold water
Bite-sized pieces. Boil until very soft for soup
🔥 Stir-fry
5〜8分
Thin slices over medium heat. Parboil or microwave first to save time
📡 Microwave
5〜7分
Bite-sized, 100g at 600W. Wrap tightly
♨️ Steam
10〜15分
Sweetness concentrates. Perfect base for mash or soup
Common Mistakes
- Skin is too hard to cut — microwave for about 2 min first to make cutting easier