Spiced Kabocha Squash

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Ingredients

  • 1 kabocha squash (about 2 lb.)
  • 4 cups seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 cup mirin or dry sherry
  • 8 slices fresh ginger (each the size of a quarter)
  • 8 whole star anise

Instructions

  1. Cut squash in half; scoop out seeds.
  2. With a vegetable peeler, pare green skin from squash; discard. Using a slicer or knife, cut squash into 1/8-inch-thick slices (makes about 6 cups); rinse slices.
  3. In a 4- to 5-quart pan, combine vinegar, mirin, ginger, and anise. Bring to boiling over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add squash and return to boiling over high heat.
  4. Transfer spiced mixture to a jar. Let cool and serve, or cover and chill up to 4 weeks.
  5. Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup drained serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

89 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 4g 5% DV
Carbs 13.7g 5% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 230.5mg 10% DV
Potassium 369.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Calcium 180mg 14% DV
Iron 9.3mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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