Romanian Pumpkin (bundewa)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs pumpkin, julienned
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half

Recipe

• 1 peel and cut the pumpkin into thin julienne strips 2 inches long; set aside.
• 2 in a pan, melt together the oil and butter and lightly brown the onion. add the dill and salt and stir well, let sauté for 1 minute.
• 3 sprinkle the flour over and whisk well, then gradually whisk in hot water. stir until the mixture is smooth and slightly thick.
• 4 add the julienned pumpkin, cover, cook over low heat for 1 hour, or until tender. check occasionally and stir, making sure that mixture does not thicken too much or scald; you can add small amounts of water or chicken broth if necessary.
• 5 when pumpkin is tender, add the lemon juice, stir well.
• 6 while stirring, add the cream or half-and-half and heat well.
• 7 serve.
• 8 note: i think this would go really well with rice or egg noodles!