Simmered Kabocha (Kabocha no Nimono)
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Simmered Kabocha (Kabocha no Nimono)
Description
Simmered Kabocha (Kabocha no Nimono) uses tender chunks of kabocha squash and firm atsuage tofu simmered in a seasoned broth made from dashi stock, sake, usukuchi soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Bringing the broth to a boil before adding the ingredients ensures even cooking and flavor distribution. A drop lid helps keep the ingredients submerged for uniform simmering.
Simmering the squash and tofu at a low temperature for 10-15 minutes softens the vegetables until a toothpick can easily pierce the kabocha, indicating tenderness. The broth imparts a balanced savory-sweet flavor characteristic of nimono dishes, with kabocha’s natural sweetness highlighted by the light soy and sake seasoning.
This dish can be served warm as a side, offering a contrast in textures between creamy squash and tofu with the flavorful broth. Allowing the nimono to cool to room temperature or refrigerating it overnight helps the flavors deepen as the ingredients soak in the liquid, which can be reheated before serving.
Ingredients
- 500 grams kabocha squash (cut into 1-½-inch cubes)
- 300 grams atsuage (cut into 1-½-inch cubes)
- 2 cups dashi stock
- ¼ cup sake
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce usukuchi
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar evaporated
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the dashi, sake, soy sauce, sugar, and salt to a pot that will fit the kabocha and tofu in a single layer and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the cubed kabocha and atsuage and cover the ingredients with a drop lid to keep the ingredients submerged. Lower the heat as needed to maintain a bare simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the kabocha is tender enough for a toothpick to pass through.
- Turn off the heat and let the kabocha nimono cool to room temperature. I recommend letting the kabocha and tofu soak in the liquid overnight in the fridge, but you can also reheat it and serve it the same day if you're in a rush.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1190mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1714IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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