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Simmered Kabocha Bites

⏱️ 20 min · Japanese · Veg side

Nut-freeNo reheatingVegetarianThermosAsian stapleSesame-free

Ingredients

New ingredient?
  • Kabocha: Japanese pumpkin with sweet, fluffy flesh. Butternut squash is a good swap. Where to buy

Method

  1. Simmer everything covered 12 min until tender.
  2. Let cool in the liquid.
  3. Drain and pack.

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