February 06, 2009
Other Names: Winter Squash, Japanese Pumpkin, Kabocha Squash, 贺保茶 (Chinese), カボチャ (Japanese), Кабоцха (Serbian) All Translations
Edited by: Melissa Peterman, Rafael A. Figueroa, Barnaby Dorfman, Sheri, mrsound, Latesha Carter, Alisa Escanlar
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Kabocha (katakana: カボチャ) is a Japanese variety of winter squash. The word ''kabocha'' has come to mean a general type of winter squash to many English-speaking growers and buyers. In some cultures it is revered as an aphrodisiac . Kabocha is commonly called Japanese pumpkin, especially in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, and is also called kabocha squash in North America. In Japan, the word ''kabocha'' may refer to either the squash discussed in this article or to the Western-style pumpkin. Varieties include: Ajihei, Ajehei No. 107, Ajihei No. 331, Ajihei No. 335, Cutie, Ebisu, Emiguri, and Miyako. Today many of the kabocha in the market are of the type called Kuri kabocha, which was created based on Seiyo kabocha (buttercup squash). It's popular for its strong yet sweet flavor and moist, fluffy texture, which is like chestnuts. It's found in the market under such brand names as Miyako, Ebisu, Kurokawa, Akazukin, etc.
Substitutes: buttercup squash, butternut squash, baby blue hubbard squash, calabaza, acorn squash, sweet dumpling squash
[edit] About Kabocha
Kabocha is a type of Japanese squash with a deep green bumpy exterior and sweet orange flesh.It tends to be sweeter than butternut squash.
Its flavor and texture is often described as being like a cross between a sweet potato and a pumpkin. Delicious in:
soups
stewed
pureed
More interesting information here .
Recipes With Kabocha
Senegalese Veggie Stew
Carrot, Cayenne, Oil, Onion, Peanut Butter
Carrot, Cayenne, Oil, Onion, Peanut Butter
Minestrone Al Pesto
Beans, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chickpea
Beans, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chickpea
Sweet Potato, Squash and Apple Soup
Apple, Carrot, Celery, Cinnamon Stick, Clove
Apple, Carrot, Celery, Cinnamon Stick, Clove
Japanese Potato Salad
Black Pepper, Carrot, Green Onion, Japanese Cucumber, Kabocha Squash
Black Pepper, Carrot, Green Onion, Japanese Cucumber, Kabocha Squash
Spiced Winter Squash
All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Coriander
All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Coriander
