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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Japanese Pumpkin ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Japanese Pumpkin ?

Le/La/L'Japanese Pumpkin a un goût sweet, nutty, earthy avec des arômes mild, sweet.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du 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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Japanese Pumpkin

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Japanese Pumpkin est Butternut Squash, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar sweet, nutty flavor and starchy texture, good for roasting, pureeing, or baking.

Substituts pour Japanese Pumpkin avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Butternut Squash Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'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.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Japanese Pumpkin ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Japanese Pumpkin ?

Sweet, Nutty, Earthy Mild, Sweet

Quel est un bon substitut pour Japanese Pumpkin ?

Le meilleur substitut est Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweet, nutty flavor and starchy texture, good for roasting, pureeing, or baking.

Comment choisir et conserver le Japanese Pumpkin ?

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

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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