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Kabocha No Nimono Stewed Pumpkin Squash Japan

This is the most common (& delicious!) method of cooking pumpkin in japan! . the usual hard-skinned variety of pumpkin/squash is best. You don't have to worry about peeling off all the skin - as long as you wash it & chop any rough bits, it's good enough to eat!!

Steps

Prepare the pumpkin.
Mix the other ingredients together.
Place everything in a large frying pan with the skin face down.
Bring to a light boil.
Reduce heat & place a couple of wet paper towels on top of the pumpkin.
Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the pumpkin is nicely cooked , but not soft & mushy.

Ingredients

pumpkin, water, sugar, japanese soy sauce