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Can you microwave whole pumpkin?
To microwave a whole pumpkin: Pierce the pumpkin all over with a fork. Wash and place in a glass dish such as a pie plate that has sides. (Water collects during cooking) Cover with plastic wrap. Allow 6-7 minutes per pound, or about 20 minutes for pie size pumpkins.
How do you cut a pumpkin in the microwave?
To make it work, cut off the ends of the squash or pumpkin (usually one of the easier parts of the job), prick it all over with a fork or a knife, then microwave the squash (we used a medium butternut) until just barely softened, about 5 minutes.
How do you get pumpkins to cook?
How to Pick the Best Pumpkin for Cooking
- Choose the Right Kind. For cooking, you’ll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round.
- Search for a Healthy Stem.
- Examine Thoroughly.
- Don’t Judge the Gourd by Its Color.
- Store It Properly.
Can I steam pumpkin with skin on?
Cube the pumpkin into large pieces. Place in a large pot with just enough water to steam the pumpkin. Boil for about 30 minutes or until both the pumpkin and the pumpkin skin are tender. Blend the steamed pumpkin, with the skin, in a blender set on puree until smooth.
How can you tell if a pumpkin is cooked?
When selecting the perfect pumpkin, choose one with no soft spots. It should also be uniform in color, with no signs of mold or unusual discoloration. Also, pick a pumpkin that has its “handle,” or stem, intact.
Can you cook normal pumpkins?
It’s easy to forget that Halloween pumpkins are edible. One way to do it is to cut the pumpkin into segments and roast those segments in the oven. The skin will then peel off easily and you’ll have some tender flesh that you can blend in a food processor.
Do you peel pumpkin before cooking?
PEEL it using a knife (oven method) or your fingers (microwave method). Either chop (oven) or purée the pumpkin flesh (microwave), depending what you are using it for. If you intend to purée, pumpkin can be cooked longer, making it much, much easier to peel the skin.
How do you steam a pumpkin without a steamer?
The technique is simple: fill a medium pot with 1/2 inch of water, place three golf ball–sized balls of aluminum foil on the bottom, rest a heat-proof plate on top of the foil balls, cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Add vegetables to the plate, cover, and steam until crisp-tender.