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Vegetarian Recipe 6
Boiled Squash

Boiled Squash

(Kabocha no nimono)

DESCRIPTION

Japanese squash are small and round but this recipe works just as well with other types.

This recipe is very straightforward, but you can embellish it by adding a few cooked mangetout peas for a better presentation.

INGREDIENTS

For 4 people

  • 1 squash or 1 Kabocha pumpkin
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) shoyu
  • 220 ml (1 cup) dashi broth
  • A pinch of caster sugar or honey (optional)
METHOD
  1. Wash the squash, drain and then cut in half
  2. Remove the seeds and stringy bits then cut into 3cm squares
  3. Combine the dashi, sugar (if using) and soyu in a saucepan or wok and bring to the boil
  4. Add the squash and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or until the squash is soft
INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS RECIPE TO BUY ONLINE
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