Oven-roasted kamokamo

Photo: Simon Lambert
Photo: Simon Lambert
Kamokamo (kumi kumi) are plump and juicy at the moment. If you haven’t tried them they are similar to a marrow although I find them sweeter in taste. Kamokamo are very versatile, they can be stuffed, roasted or mashed. They also take on flavours really well, which is why I love them in a curry or turned into a tangy chutney.

Prep time 10mins

Cooking time 20mins

Skill easy

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1kg kamokamo (approx)

1 red onion, cut into thin wedges

30ml olive oil

1 tsp salt

Freshly ground black pepper

½ tsp dried oregano

200g cherry or small tomatoes

1 lemon, juice

12 fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

50g feta cheese

Extra virgin olive oil to finish

Method

Preheat the oven 210°C (190°C fan-forced).

Prepare the kamokamo by cutting it in half lengthways and scooping out and discarding the seeds.

Trim off the ends and cut the kamokamo into large chunks, add to a bowl along with the onion, oil, oregano, seasoning and tomatoes. Toss together and spread on to a baking tray.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until the kamokamo is tender and has coloured up.

Remove from the oven, squeeze over some lemon, crumble the feta cheese and scatter over the freshly chopped mint. Enjoy.

 

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