Butternut Chowder

The other night Anna said that most of my dishes are Chinese. Yes, they are, but I try to make some western dishes once a while. Now, this is no doubt a Western one, check it out:

Ingredients:

1kg Butternut

1 Red onion

1 tbsp Sugar

2 tbsp Olive Oil

3 tbsp Butter

5 bunches Chives

250g minced Pork

3 cloves Garlic

4. Salt and Pepper taste

Method:

1. Melt the Butter in a pot, add in chopped Onion and Garlic. Stir in the minced Pork. Add Sugar to caramelize.

2.Add in 4 bunches of chopped Chives. Cover with water and bring to boil.

3. Add in chopped Butternut, cover with water and bring to boil again.

4. Cover pot with lid, boil for about 10 minutes then turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or when the Butternut pieces are soft and tender.

5. Squash the Butternut pieces with ladle, and mix well. Continue to simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Add seasoning and stir in Olive Oil until smooth. Done. (For better texture, add also shredded Parmesan or normal Cheese).