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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Side Dishes » Poteca De Ahuyama (colombian-style Pumpkin Or Squash Mash)

    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Style Pumpkin or Squash Mash)

    Oct 9, 2014 · Modified: Jul 18, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 7 Comments

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    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Syle Pumpkin or Squash Mash)Pin

    Poteca de Ahuyama is a Colombian version of mashed squash or pumpkin, made with hogao which is a mixture of scallions, garlic, tomatoes and cumin. This is a traditional dish from El Tolima department of Colombia, located in the Andean region of the country.

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    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Style Pumpkin or Squash Mash)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 7 votes
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    Servings 4

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 butternut acorn squashes or medium pumpkins, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
    • Salt and pepper
    • 3 tablespoons of butter
    • ½ cup of chicken vegetable or beef stock
    • ¼ cup of milk
    • ¾ cup of hogao See the recipe here

    Instructions
     

    • Place the squashes and salt in a pot with water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Mash with a potato masher and season with salt and pepper.
    • Add the butter, chicken stock, milk and hogao. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Serve warm.
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    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Syle Pumpkin or Squash Mash)Pin
    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Syle Pumpkin or Squash Mash)Pin

    This Poteca de Ahuyama makes a great side dish for any meal, especially for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. This dish makes for a great way to incorporate a traditional Colombian dish into the holiday season. Poteca de Ahuyama is a winner with guests and an unusual twist on the seasonal squash or pumpkin.

    Buen provecho!

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    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Syle Pumpkin or Squash Mash)Pin
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    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Syle Pumpkin or Squash Mash)Pin
    Poteca de Ahuyama (Colombian-Syle Pumpkin or Squash Mash)Pin

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. sue/the view from great island

      October 09, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous color! This would be such a nice change for Thanksgiving!

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    2. Sandy

      October 09, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      That looks amazing! I have loved butternut and pumpkin since childhood and now, thanks to you, I have a new way of preparing the two! Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
    3. rebecca

      October 09, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      this looks great always looking for new pumpkin recipes

      Reply
    4. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      October 10, 2014 at 3:41 am

      5 stars
      It looks so comforting and delicious!

      Reply
    5. Sasha

      October 18, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to try this! Can I bake and scoop out my squash instead? Peeling an acorn squash or pumpkin might put me over the edge;)

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        October 18, 2014 at 9:42 pm

        5 stars
        Yes.

        Reply
    6. Gizela Pritt

      November 01, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Today I'm making this recipe. I made last week the stuffed squash and it was yummy.

      This time I'll take a picture.

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