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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

O Que É Japanese Pumpkin?

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

Qual o Sabor de Japanese Pumpkin?

Japanese Pumpkin tem um sabor sweet, nutty, earthy com aromas de mild, sweet.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação 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

Segredo do 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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Japanese Pumpkin

O melhor substituto para Japanese Pumpkin é Butternut Squash, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar sweet, nutty flavor and starchy texture, good for roasting, pureeing, or baking.

Substitutos para Japanese Pumpkin com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Butternut Squash Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar 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.

O Que Combina Bem Com Japanese Pumpkin?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Japanese Pumpkin?

Sweet, Nutty, Earthy Mild, Sweet

Qual é um bom substituto para Japanese Pumpkin?

O melhor substituto é Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweet, nutty flavor and starchy texture, good for roasting, pureeing, or baking.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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