This post is about a gourd that has ruined all other gourds for me. Kabocha squash. Remember how I said I have 10 recipes that I rotate over and over? This is one of them.
Kabocha squash used to fall under the category of vegetables that I’d walk by in the grocery store and think “what the hell is that?” I eventually bought one on a whim and now I eat it all the time. Kabocha squash has a very starchy texture (almost like a potato) and, most importantly, the skin is not only edible, it’s delicious. I hate peeling squash. I have recipes for kabocha soup, kabocha ice cream, kabocha gnocchi, kabocha salad dressing, kabocha “cheese” sauce, etc. I’m sure I will share all of those at some point but first I want to post my favorite way to eat it – steamed.
Lightly steamed kabocha squash is tasty, healthy, and super easy to make. I eat mine with a side of sweet tamari sauce but it’s good just sprinkled with salt. I hesitate to call this a recipe because it’s so simple, but, whatever. =)
What you’ll need:
- Kabocha Squash
- Salt
- 4 Tbs Tamari or Soy Sauce (optional- for the sauce)
- 2 Tbs Agave nectar (optional- for the sauce)
Directions
- Give the squash a good cleaning since you will be eating the skin. Scrub off anything that looks unappealing.
- Cut the squash into fourths and scoop out the seeds.
- Cut the Squash into sixteenths or cubes.
- Put as much of the kabocha as you’d like into a steamer. Steam until it’s tender to the touch of a fork. Be sure not to over-steam or the squash will turn to mush. Put the remaining kabocha squash in the fridge and save it for something else.
- While the kabocha squash is cooking mix the tamari and agave nectar in a small bowl.
- When the kabocha squash is done either sprinkle it with salt or eat it with the sweet tamari sauce on the side.
Kabocha squash nutrition info for 1.5 cups (170g):
- Calories – 60
- Total Carbohydrates- 14.0g
- Dietary Fiber- 2.0g
- Sugars - 6.0g
- Protein – 1.0g
- Vitamin A – 140%
- Calcium – 4%
- Vitamin C – 30%
- Vitamin A – 4%
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Jeni Treehugger - That does look delicious. I’ve yet to see a kabocha squash on sale round these here parts but I’m keeping my eyes on super alert.
rachel - mmm yum, i have yet to try this squash. i’ll bet it was delicious.
Cara - These photos are beyond fabulous!!! AND you taking pictures of one of my favorite desserts–a double win-over for me :)