1. Cut the pumpkin into serving pieces

2. Peel the wedges and discard the seeds and fibers

3. Melt the butter in a saucepan

4. Add the brown sugar and the ginger

5. Score the pumpkin wedges with a sharp knife

6. Spread the wedges with the butter and sugar mixture

7. Lightly sprinkle them with salt

8. Bake the pumpkin in a moderate oven of 350F (180C) in 1/2 inch water in a shallow baking pan for about 2hours or until the pumpkin is tender

9. Baste the wedges regularly with melted butter while still baking

List of ingredients required:

1 pumpkin, about 2 lb
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup preserved chopped ginger
1/2 cup butter