Pumpkin Week: Indy chefs' best pumpkin dishes
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By: Liz Biro | Source: http://www.indystar.com
I recently received an email from trend watchers claiming pumpkin spice was on the outs. I don't think chefs in and around Indianapolis got the memo, and thank goodness for that. They're doing delicious, creative dishes with pumpkin spice and straight-up pumpkin this season. These are my favorites.
Pumpkin and pork tamales
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I call this duo the “masterpiece mashup.” Order the pumpkin tamale ($1.99) and the hot and spicy pork tamale ($3.49) at The Tamale Place. When the pair arrive, put a little bit of both on your fork. The sweet pumpkin tamale tames the pork’s heat while elevating its meaty flavor.
The Tamale Place, 5226 Rockville Road, (317) 248-9771, www.thetamaleplace.com
Pumpkin red curry
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Soft pumpkin chunks melt against tongue-tingling, coconut-creamy curry. Water chestnuts add crunch. Tender broccoli, green beans, carrots, bell peppers and baby corn round out the fall rainbow. The dish comes with chicken, beef or tofu. $11.95.
Thai Taste, 5353 E. 82nd St., (317) 578-9722, www.thaitasteindy.webs.com
Deep-fried pumpkin
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Thick pumpkin slices are battered tempura-style and fried until soft inside and crispy outside. The thin, sweet cucumber and Bermuda onion salad served on the side is a little too mild for this soft-spoken dish. Ask for the sweet chili or sriracha sauce. $5.95.
Thai Taste, 5353 E. 82nd St., (317) 578-9722, www.thaitasteindy.webs.com
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