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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Kabocha Squash ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Kabocha Squash ?

Le/La/L'Kabocha Squash a un goût sweet, earthy, nutty avec des arômes mild, pumpkin-like.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Kabocha Squash

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Kabocha Squash est Butternut Squash, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar sweetness and texture, but slightly less fluffy; good for roasting, soups.

Substituts pour Kabocha Squash avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Butternut Squash Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Kabocha Squash

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Kabocha Squash ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Kabocha Squash ?

Sweet, Earthy, Nutty Mild, Pumpkin-like

Quel est un bon substitut pour Kabocha Squash ?

Le meilleur substitut est Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweetness and texture, but slightly less fluffy; good for roasting, soups.

Comment choisir et conserver le Kabocha Squash ?

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

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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