EthiopianFood Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Is this normal? It is about 9 inches long. I cut it in half, coated with butter, and placed cut side up in an inch of water, 350 degrees. Why isn't it done yet? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I always cook mine cut side down so perhaps this has something to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I always cook mine cut side down so perhaps this has something to do with it? Me too. I would shave off the cut edge (because I'm assuming that maybe it's formed a hard skin?) and put it cut side down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I always cook mine cut side down so perhaps this has something to do with it? Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Oven working ok? I also do cut side down. But you can actually do it in the microwave much quicker. Just be sure to pierce the skin a whole bunch - probably less of an issue if it's cut in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Put the two sides back together and pop it in the microwave for 20 minutes. You'll have a cooked squash for sure! I cook mine cut side down in the oven too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick_Mom Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I'd put it cut-side down and *cover* it with foil to hold the moisture in; then stick it back in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I don't use the water. I put it cut side up with cloves of garlic in the hole from the seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 did it cook up? i tend to cook 'em a bit higher ~ 400. face down. bit of water - watch it so it doesn't leave on ya. [the water, not the squash. if the squash gets away you've got more problems than we can help with] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 if the squash gets away you've got more problems than we can help with Why do I have the image of a butternut "gingerbread man"?:smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 I've always put it face-down in the water, but I read that you don't need to with the butter. I guess I have to say that it does work that way. It took an hour and 45 minutes!!! I had an avocado never ripen, but instead develop mold, so I had it in the back of my mind that sometimes food doesn't soften when it's supposed to. :D Thank god it finally did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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