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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

O Que É Kabocha Squash?

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

Qual o Sabor de Kabocha Squash?

Kabocha Squash tem um sabor sweet, earthy, nutty com aromas de mild, pumpkin-like.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Kabocha Squash

O melhor substituto para Kabocha Squash é Butternut Squash, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar sweetness and texture, but slightly less fluffy; good for roasting, soups.

Substitutos para Kabocha Squash com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Butternut Squash Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Kabocha Squash

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Kabocha Squash?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Kabocha Squash?

Sweet, Earthy, Nutty Mild, Pumpkin-like

Qual é um bom substituto para Kabocha Squash?

O melhor substituto é Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweetness and texture, but slightly less fluffy; good for roasting, soups.

Como escolher e armazenar Kabocha Squash?

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

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