Kabocha Squash

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I've included a link for the Kabocha as this woman explains it well and it shows just how beautiful the contrast-- the dark green against the deep orange.

It also has an orange skin variety as well.

With Kabocha you can eat the skin, too. Dalish!

I don't do anything fancy when I cook it, I simply stab the squash with a knife, put the whoe thing on a plate and vook it at 325 for about an hour and a half.

I don't add anything, it's great food to pick at.

http://foodblogga.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-is-kabocha-squash.html

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One more thing-- it's got an amazingly creamy texture to it. I gave someone to a guy I work with who's not discerning when it comes to quality food and he let out a little squeal of delight when he bit into it.

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spoon it out and put just enough water in a pot to come about 1/2 way up the squash. Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes.
Pour the squash + water into a blender and make it smooth.
While it is still hot, pour it into a bowl and , if you like, sprinkle some cinnamon on top.

FANTASTIC cold weather soup.

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@shewolfnm,

Can you skip the simmering part and go straight for the blender and the water? then heat it.

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I've got a package of Kabocha Squash seeds which you have inspired me to plant tomorrow. I plan to trellis them on the potting shed.

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It looks like pumpkin. Wikipedia describes the taste as between pumpkin and sweet potato, and some even taste like russet potatoes.

What's it taste like to you?

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@Gala,

i would not know honestly.

I do not see why the outcome would be much different . I would think it might effect the texture though.
Cant pin point why..

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@InfraBlue,

Have you had the smaller version, acorn squash?

It has a thicker, almost sweeter taste then the acorn.

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@Sglass,

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I've got a package of Kabocha Squash seeds which you have inspired me to plant tomorrow. I plan to trellis them on the potting shed.

Every time I gut the inside of the Kabocha I think to myself, man, those would be so great to plant, watch grow then eat. I don't have the space to do it, so I will live vicariously through you.

Can you plant them in wonter? Or maybe you live in a milder climate?

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@InfraBlue,

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It looks like pumpkin. Wikipedia describes the taste as between pumpkin and sweet potato, and some even taste like russet potatoes.

What's it taste like to you?

They definitely have a sweetness to them but they're not as starchy as a sweet p'tato, and they aren't like pumpkin. What's amazing about them is the whole package: beautiful to look at, the texture in your mouth is super rich and dense without the fat and the starch. Great snack food.

The blog/recipe I posted is too complicated. All you have to do is eat it plain or add a little of your favorite condiment.

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@shewolfnm,

I think Acorn squash is way more dense than the Kabocha.

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@Gala,

I live on the Big Island of Hawaii at 4,000 feet. And winter we do have, but it is mild.

I love the kaboca, it does remind me of pumpkin, but much milder taste. It is used a a lot in Thai island cusine. I particularly like it in coconut milk based Thai soups.

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@Sglass,

You've got the perfect place to grow abundant Kabocha. Have you ever grown it before?

If I classify them as cars:

Pumpkin = Hyundai
Kabocha = Cadillac

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