Kabocha Nimono

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    2

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      30 min

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

By Yuko and Noriko

Published 2018

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound (227 g) kabocha squash
  • Dashi

Method

  1. Remove the seeds from the kabocha and cut into 1½-inch (4 cm) cubes. Cut off the hard edges and corners of the pieces, if you want them rounder and smooth.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the dashi to a boil. Add the kabocha. Cover and cook over medium heat until the kabocha is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Add the sugar, soy sauce, sake, and salt. Reduce the