Miso Pumpkin Steak

Ingredients

• ½ butternut pumpkin

Miso Marinade:

• 1 tbsp white miso paste

• 1 tbsp raw or coconut sugar (optional)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar 

• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

• 3 tbsp water

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C.

2. Score the pumpkin flesh diagonally to create a checkered effect and to allow the flavours to penetrate.

3. Whisk together the miso marinade dressing unless well combined.

4. Place the pumpkin on a roasting tray lined with baking paper and top throughly with the miso dressing (ideally using a cooking brush

5. Bake for approximately 25-35 minutes depending on the size of your pumpkin. You will know it's cooked when the flesh is tender and soft when pressed down with a fork

6. When cooked, remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes and allow the juices to return to the pumpkin