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Stir-Fried Pumpkin with Chiles and Basil (Fakthong Pad Bai Horapa)

By Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat

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Stir-Fried Pumpkin with Chiles and Basil (<em>Fakthong Pad Bai Horapa</em>)Jög Sundermann

Pumpkin is a member of the gourd family. Its flesh is fibrous and firm, and has an earthy, sometimes sweet, taste. It is used in Asian cooking in a number of ways, both savory and sweet. When buying pumpkin check that the skin is not pitted and that the stem is still intact. Rich in beta-carotene, pumpkins can help protect the body against heart disease.

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