5 from 12 votes
Simmered Kabocha (Kabocha no Nimono)
Simmered Kabocha combines cubed kabocha squash and atsuage tofu cooked gently in a broth of dashi stock, sake, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Simmering until tender allows the squash to absorb savory and slight sweetness, while the tofu soaks up the flavorful liquid. The dish can be served immediately or chilled overnight to deepen the flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
154 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% 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.