Squash Kebobs

The Hoisin sauce gives the squash a sweet nutty flavor! You can buy Hoisin sauce at Asian groceries and many health food stores.

You'll need:

• 6 bamboo skewers - soaked in water
• 2 medium sized yellow squash
• 2 medium sized zucchini squash
• Hoisin sauce
• Adult help for using the grill

Equipment:

• A butter knife
• Sauce brush or a brand new paintbrush
• A small bowl
• A hibachi or barbecue grill
• Oven mitts

1. Cut the squash into 1 inch thick rounds.
2. Carefully put the chunks of squash on the skewers.
3. Pour the Hoisin sauce into a small bowl. Use the brush to coat the squash on all sides. Lay the skewers on a plate and carry them out to the barbecue.
4. Ask Dad or whoever is working the grill to find you a place to lay the skewers where they are near the heat but not over the direct flame. You want the squash to cook slowly without burning the Hoisin sauce. Have Dad put the skewers down so the end that isn't sharp is hanging off the grill.
5. If you have permission to help, put your oven mitts on and turn the skewers every few minutes so the squash gets cooked on all sides. You have to be careful because the not only the top but also the sides of the barbecue will be very hot.
6. The squash will get softer as it cooks. You want it cooked through but not so much that it falls off the skewer.
7. When the squash is tender and slightly browned all around, get the serving plate and hold it while Dad takes the squash off the grill.