Simmered Kabocha with Shio Koji

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4.9

60 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    35 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Simmered Kabocha with Shio Koji

This delicious Simmered Kabocha squash flavored with the all-purpose Japanese seasoning shio koji (fermented rice malt and salt) brings out the unique umami flavor of both ingredients.

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Ingredients

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  • 12 oz kabocha squash
  • 1 Tbsp Hikari Miso Shio Koji (or substitute 2 tsp kosher salt)
  • water
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Instructions

  1. Cut 12 oz kabocha squash into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Put them in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add just enough water to completely cover the kabocha. Then, add 1 Tbsp Hikari Miso Shio Koji.
  3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook the kabocha until a skewer goes through smoothly, about 4–5 minutes. Take the pot off the heat.
  4. Cover with a lid and set aside to allow kabocha to slowly absorb the shio koji flavor. The residual heat will continue to slowly cook the kabocha squash during this time. If you overcook the kabocha squash, it will get mushy and lose its shape and appeal. You can serve this dish cold, at room temperature, or warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 298mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1163IU (23%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 298mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1163IU 23%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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