Description
A bold and savory XO sauce infused with the comforting, earthy flavors of pumpkin spice, perfect for elevating fall dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dried shrimp
- 1/2 cup prosciutto or Chinese sausage, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or grapeseed oil)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Finely chop dried shrimp and prosciutto in a food processor. Thinly slice shallots and mince garlic.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped shrimp and prosciutto, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Lower the heat and add 1 cup of pumpkin puree, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice blend and chili flakes to taste. Stir well.
- Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, mixing until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Strain the sauce using a fine mesh strainer to remove excess oil, then transfer it to a jar or airtight container.
Notes
[‘Cook shallots and garlic low and slow to avoid burning and achieve a deep, aromatic base.’, ‘Adjust chili flakes to your heat preference.’, ‘Use freshly ground pumpkin spice for better flavor.’, ‘Let the sauce cool completely before storing to avoid condensation and spoilage.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Pumpkin spice, XO sauce, fall recipe, umami, savory, autumn condiment