Shalom Israel!
These are some trying times for many; one of the main things is having food to feed yourself and your family. Here is one idea for you. Now that we are finished with our feast days, the world goes into theirs. Take advantage of the many pumpkins in the grocery stores. They are very expensive. Pumpkins can be stored in a cool, dark place for several months and some for years. The meat is very nutritious and delicious.
Here are the best pumpkins to choose from.
Going from best to worst in terms of color:
Green
White
Yellow
Smaller orange pumpkins are okay.
Try to stay away from the large orange pumpkins, mostly used for Jack - O - Lanterns. However, if that's all you can find, get it, but it's the least tasty.
Meal Preparations:
1. Pumpkin Soup - cut a 4-6 inch whole around the top, making it large enough to get your hand in there and a spoon or fork to clean the strings and seeds out. (Don't throw the seeds away, as they can be roasted and are very healthy, and help to rid the body of parasites.) You can use the pumpkin as your soup pot. Be sure to scrape the inside walls to get more pumpkin meat. Add onions, soup stock or water, or whatever spices/meat, and veggies you prefer
2. Pumpkin rice: You can peel the skin of the pumpkin and cut the meat out, and add it to your rice.
3. The pumpkin meat can be roasted and added to your meal.
Here are a few links to help you gain more information about selecting and preparing pumpkins!
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https: // www . youtube. com/watch?v=BjNanNrD0-o
