Let it cook for 10 - 15 minutes without stirring, until it starts to become tender / Meanwhile heat the oil or butter in a large deep pot / Add onion or shallot and saute until it softens, 3 - 5 minutes / Drain rice and add to onion, cooking until it's glossy and coated with oil, about 5 minutes / Sprinkle with salt and pepper, add the squash and the
vermouth / Stir and let the liquid
bubble away.