• 1 fine pumpkin, weighing 2–3 kg (4 lb 8 oz–

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F, Gas Mark 6).

Cut a circle with a 5–7cm (2–2¾in) radius around the stem of the top of the pumpkin. Lift out this ‘lid’ and remove all the seeds from the inside, scraping them out with a spoon. Season the interior with the salt, pepper, ginger an