Potentially one of the best things I've ever dreamed up. Lots of potential as a dinner party dish.
This is inspired by a dish that a Afghani pal makes and riffing on it.

The basic deal is this:

1. One mound of excellent rice which you have precooked very gently.
2. Smoke / Grill a chicken, cool and cut into small pieces.
3. Cook cubed butternut squash or pumpkin until it is very reduced and starting to carmelize. You should season this to taste (salt, pepper, cumin???)
4. Using a heavy oven proof serving platter and assemble: Mound of rice with layers of squash and chicken, dot the top with butter and cover with a heavy lid. Bake at 300F for one hr.

I was very light with herbs and spices to see what the result will be. This dish can take HEAVY flavors added and I think can be made with a wide range from savory to fiery hot depending on your mood. The end result was a fork fight between me and Mrs. Too Tall over the crusty bits on the platter.

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