Yuko , Noriko

Mashed Kabocha Squash

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      40 min

Appears in
Simply Bento: Delicious Box Lunch Ideas for Healthy Portions to Go
Simply Bento

By Yuko and Noriko

Published 2018

  • About

Ingredients

  • 1 kabocha squash (about 2 pounds, or 907 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon

Method

  1. Cut the kabocha into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes, and steam until soft. Let cool for 10 minutes. Scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.
  2. Put the kabocha flesh in a large saucepan with the salt and sugar. Mash and cook over medium heat until the consistency is similar to mashed potatoes. Add the butter and cream, and cook for another couple minutes. Top with the pumpk