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Japanese Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima 'Kabocha' Allergen-Free
Japanese Pumpkin

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Cucurbitaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Late Summer - Winter
  • Source Kabocha squash plant

¿Qué es Japanese Pumpkin?

A small, squat winter squash with a dark green rind and sweet, dense, starchy, orange flesh, often called Kabocha squash.

¿A qué sabe Japanese Pumpkin?

Japanese Pumpkin tiene un sabor sweet, nutty, earthy con aromas mild, sweet.

Taste
Sweet, Nutty, Earthy
Texture
Starchy, Fluffy (cooked), Dense
Aroma
Mild, Sweet
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 100 g
Calories34 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.3 g
Total Carbohydrate9 g
Dietary Fiber1.5 g
Total Sugars3.5 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.6 mg
Potassium250 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To easily peel and cut hard-skinned squash, microwave it for 2-3 minutes first to soften the rind slightly, making it safer to handle.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Japanese Pumpkin

El mejor sustituto para Japanese Pumpkin es Butternut Squash, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar sweet, nutty flavor and starchy texture, good for roasting, pureeing, or baking.

Sustitutos para Japanese Pumpkin con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Butternut Squash Mejor 1:1 Similar sweet, nutty flavor and starchy texture, good for roasting, pureeing, or baking.
Sweet Potato 1:1 Sweeter and slightly less starchy, but can be used in most applications where Kabocha is desired.
Acorn Squash 1:1 Milder flavor and slightly stringier texture, but works well in savory and sweet dishes.
Pumpkin (Pie Pumpkin) 1:1 Similar texture when cooked, but generally less sweet and nutty; good for purees.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Japanese Pumpkin

  1. Look for firm, heavy squash with an intact stem.
  2. Store in a cool, dark place, but not refrigerated, to extend shelf life.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Japanese Pumpkin?

  • Curries
  • Soups
  • Roasting
  • Tempura
  • Stews
  • Miso Soup

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Japanese Pumpkin?

Sweet, Nutty, Earthy Mild, Sweet

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Japanese Pumpkin?

El mejor sustituto es Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweet, nutty flavor and starchy texture, good for roasting, pureeing, or baking.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Japanese Pumpkin?

Look for firm, heavy squash with an intact stem. Store in a cool, dark place, but not refrigerated, to extend shelf life.

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