Pork And Pumpkin Stew

Recipe Based on: Recipes From The Golden Land The Burmese Kitchen by Copeland Marks (try library)Serving Size : 6

Ingredients

2 Pounds Boneless Pork -- 2 inch cubes
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Tablespoon Ginger -- finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Garlic -- finely chopped
1 Medium Onion -- chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
1 Teaspoon Shrimp Paste
2 Teaspoons Chile Flakes
2 Cups Water
1 Pound Cubed Pumpkin -- or butternut squash

Directions

Marinate pork with soy sauce and salt for 1 hour. In a large saucepan, place pork, marinade, ginger, garlic, onion, turmeric, oil, shrimp paste, chili flakes and 1 cup water. Mix well, Bring to boil over moderate heat. Cover and cook for 40 minutes. Add remaining water and pumpkin. Cook 15 minutes or until the pork is tender and most liquid evaporated. Serve warm over white rice.