My Father-in-Law’s Sweet Simmered Pumpkin

When my father-in-law found out that this was one of my favorite dishes, he made it for me. Everyone was amazed at his cooking skill, since 75-year-old Japanese men are rarely found at a stove! This side dish is often found in a bento (boxed lunch), at a picnic, and on the dinner table. When it is cooked just right, it is sweet and savory and has a crumbly, floury, yet moist texture.