SIMMERED KABOCHA PUMPKIN AND FRIED TOFU WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE

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This is a kind of traditional Japanese nimono. It's really good for lunchboxes too. You can get Japanese kabocha pumpkin at a Japanese market, Chinese market, or another Asian market. The dish is even better the next day as leftovers (served hot or cold).

Provided by kyoko

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ kabocha squash - seeded, peeled, and cut into 2-inch cubes
2 cups prepared dashi stock
1 (10 ounce) package fried tofu, cut into 16 pieces
¼ onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sake
3 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Soak kabocha in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine kabocha squash, dashi stock, fried tofu, onion, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until kabocha squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil carefully.
  • Cool before serving, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 914 mg, Sugar 19 g

Emmanuel Enyan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get more vegetables in your diet.


Ramzan Idresi
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are amazing!


DHk Khorsed
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I'm not a fan of kabocha pumpkin, so I wasn't sure if I would like this dish. But I was pleasantly surprised! It was actually really good.


Farman AK
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Franklyn Ojimmadu
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I expected.


wee robert
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Blessings Banda
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Annie Hanz
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This dish is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold night.


Nazeer ahmad Hummer
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Neesha P
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chandra Panthi
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can add different vegetables, tofu, or even meat to it.


Sadam Kadhar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


M Junaid
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I'm not usually a fan of kabocha pumpkin, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


Dora Ramirez
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The kabocha pumpkin was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the fried tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The sweet soy sauce added the perfect finishing touch.