Squash and Coconut Milk Stew

"Wonderful!!! This is also known as "ginataang kalabasa". I am Filipino, and my mother and I recently made this together. Instead of acorn squash, we used kalabasa (Philippine squash) from my parents'..." See more yard. A fantastic substitute for the squash is sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed). I browned the tofu before I added the coconut milk. Don't worry if the tofu tastes bland, as it will absorb the flavor of the spices and coconut milk, esp. if you eat the leftovers the next day. I've made this with and without tofu, and I prefer it without. Also, I omit butter and sugar. **If you don't have shrimp, you can use chicken breast sliced into thin strips (stir-fry style). Saute the chicken with the garlic, onion, and ginger, then add the coconut milk. **"

"This was okay. If I were to make it again, I would probably add more coconut milk (or some whipping cream?) to make it creamier. It was pretty thick. Also, I added some curry powder and chili paste to..." See more this. Without it, it would have been pretty bland. Lastly, I recommend pan searing the tofu and throwing it later--it was pretty bizarre when just tossed in. "

"The whole family enjoyed this, including the 3 year old and the baby. We did tweak it a bit based on what was in the pantry and for our dairy-free house. Used butternut squash for acorn, olive oil f..." See moreor butter, and omitted shrimp (just didn't have any). Kept the spices the same. Served over brown rice. I appreciated how easy it was, how quickly it came together, and how adaptable it was for our needs. Would make again!"