Spicy Squash

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the squash into quarters. Remove seeds. Place on baking sheet with an edge. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or more, until squash is very soft.
2. 2
   When squash is cool enough to handle, scrape away from skin. Place in a large pan. Using a potato masher, break down the pieces until they are fairly smooth. It doesn't need to be baby-food smooth.
3. 3
   Stir in Chipotle paste to taste. (Can of Chipotle adobo blended to a smooth paste stores well in a glass jar in the refrigerator.) Keep warm, stirring so the bottom doesn't singe.
4. 4
   Peel shallots and thinly slice. Fry in hot oil until crisp.
5. 5
   Serve squash with shallot sprinkled on top.