Sesame-Miso Squash

The Queensboro restaurant in Jackson Heights, New York, served this dish one cold winter evening, and I became obsessed with the sweet and salty flavors coating the earthy squash. I don’t really know their recipe, but I created this one so I could enjoy a similar version at home anytime. Miso paste is key to this recipe; luckily, you can find it with increasing ease in the international sections of markets and big-box stores. And lucky for everyone, you can use a tablespoon or two of regula