How to Cook Kabocha Squash - Cooking Times
Fruit Vegetables
Season: Summer, Autumn
Preparation
Remove seeds and pulp. Microwave briefly to make cutting easier
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
8〜12分
From cold water
3cm cubes. Watch for crumbling
🔥 Stir-fry
5〜8分
Thin slices. Cover and steam-fry for best results
📡 Microwave
3〜5分
200g at 600W for about 4 min. Wrap in plastic
♨️ Steam
10〜15分
3cm cubes. Finishes fluffy
Common Mistakes
- Falls apart while simmering — bevel edges or avoid stirring too much
- Too hard to cut — microwave for 2 min first