KABOCHA NO NIMONO - STEWED PUMPKIN/SQUASH (JAPAN)

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Kabocha No Nimono - Stewed Pumpkin/Squash (Japan) image

This is the most common (& delicious!) method of cooking pumpkin in Japan. The usual hard-skinned variety of pumpkin/squash is best. You don't have to worry about peeling off all the skin - as long as you wash it & chop any rough bits, it's good enough to eat!

Provided by Mellowpuff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 side dishes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

600 -700 g pumpkin, chopped into chunks (about 2 inches each way)
200 ml water
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare the pumpkin. Mix the other ingredients together.
  • Place everything in a large frying pan with the skin face down. Bring to a light boil.
  • Reduce heat & place a couple of wet paper towels on top of the pumpkin. (Do not skip this step!).
  • Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the pumpkin is nicely cooked, but not soft & mushy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 756.6, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.9

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