Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Name: Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients: 1 2-pound butternut squash, halved and seeded; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger (from about 1-inch piece of ginger); 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch dice; 4 shallots, chopped into 1/8-inch slices and divided; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 4 cups vegetable broth or water; Vegetable oil, for frying; Roasted white sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves, for serving