A special mixed vegetable dish in the longhouse is made from pumpkin, ladies' fingers, fern tops or paku, wood ears and cucumber leaves.
Sometimes it is humourously called the Queen's Dish, or a dish fit for a king, because it is grand and it is very sweet. It is not necessary to add any seasoning, although many cooks still would add some aji-no=moto. The organic taste of this dish is most superior.
The sliced onions, garlic , some dried fish or prawns and ginger are boiled with a bowl of water. When the water boils, pumpkin is first added to the soup and once the pumpkin is soft, all the other vegetables are added. Note that oil is not used unless desired by the chef.
When all the vegetables are cooked, serve immediately.
Enjoy!!
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