Foryoueats: Japanese Simmered Kabocha

Foryoueats: Japanese Simmered Kabocha

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This Japanese Simmered Kabocha recipe creates a flavorful and tender dish using kabocha squash and a savory Dashi broth. The squash is simmered in a mixture of sake, sugar, soy sauce, and salt, and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb kabocha squash (½ small kabocha)
  • For the Dashi:
  • 1¾ cups water
  • ½ cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) (skip for vegan/vegetarian and make Vegan Dashi with shiitake and kombu)
  • For the Seasonings:
  • 2 Tbsp sake
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • For the Garnish (optional):
  • ginger (julienned; from 1-inch, 2.5-cm knob)

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