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Kabocha Squash

Cucurbita maxima Allergen-Free
Kabocha Squash

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Cucurbitaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Japanese
  • Seasonality Late Summer, Fall
  • Source Kabocha Plant

¿Qué es Kabocha Squash?

A Japanese winter squash with a hard green skin and sweet, fluffy, orange flesh, often compared to a pumpkin or sweet potato.

¿A qué sabe Kabocha Squash?

Kabocha Squash tiene un sabor sweet, earthy, nutty con aromas mild, pumpkin-like.

Taste
Sweet, Earthy, Nutty
Texture
Fluffy, Starchy, Smooth
Aroma
Mild, Pumpkin-like
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 cup (116g)
Calories70 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.7 g
Total Carbohydrate17.9 g
Dietary Fiber2.8 g
Total Sugars5.4 g
Calcium21 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium340 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Kabocha's skin is edible when cooked, especially when roasted, saving peeling time and adding nutrients. Slice it thinly for best results.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Kabocha Squash

El mejor sustituto para Kabocha Squash es Butternut Squash, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar sweetness and texture, but slightly less fluffy; good for roasting, soups.

Sustitutos para Kabocha Squash con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Butternut Squash Mejor 1:1 Similar sweetness and texture, but slightly less fluffy; good for roasting, soups.
Acorn Squash 1:1 Similar texture, but generally less sweet; good for roasting or stuffing.
Sweet Potato 1:1 Sweet and starchy, excellent in mashed, roasted, or pureed dishes.
Pumpkin (pie pumpkin) 1:1 Similar flavor profile and texture, though often slightly less sweet.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Kabocha Squash

  1. Choose firm, heavy squash with no soft spots or blemishes.
  2. A dull skin indicates ripeness.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Kabocha Squash?

  • Curries
  • Soups
  • Roasting
  • Tempura
  • Stews
  • Mashed

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Kabocha Squash?

Sweet, Earthy, Nutty Mild, Pumpkin-like

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Kabocha Squash?

El mejor sustituto es Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweetness and texture, but slightly less fluffy; good for roasting, soups.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Kabocha Squash?

Choose firm, heavy squash with no soft spots or blemishes. A dull skin indicates ripeness.

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