{"id":4294,"date":"2014-07-31T23:20:35","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T14:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/?p=4294"},"modified":"2014-07-31T16:09:39","modified_gmt":"2014-07-31T07:09:39","slug":"kicchiri-kitchen-simmered-pumpkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/2014\/07\/kicchiri-kitchen-simmered-pumpkin\/","title":{"rendered":"Kicchiri Kitchen:<\/b> Simmered Pumpkin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is one of my go-to Japanese side dish recipes. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s super easy and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, making it perfect bento filler material. You can also add it to salads for a bit of extra colour and flavour or have it as a healthy snack.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n

1\/4 pumpkin (kabocha)<\/p>\n

1 to 1 1\/2 cups water<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp mirin (or 1 Tbsp sake + 1 tsp sugar)<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp sugar<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp sake<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp soy sauce<\/p>\n

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\"pumpkin<\/a>Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>1.<\/strong> Remove pulp and seeds from the pumpkin, peel skin here and there, and cut into 2.5cm cubes.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Place pumpkin in a pan skin-side down. Add enough water to cover the pumpkin pieces (the tops should stick out a bit). Season with the mirin, sugar, sake and soy sauce.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Cover the pan and bring to a boil over high heat.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Lower heat to medium and simmer, still covered, for 10 minutes or until a toothpick passes easily. (If the water evaporates before the pumpkin becomes soft, add hot water \u00e2\u20ac\u201c not cold \u00e2\u20ac\u201c to the pan.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Turn off the heat and keep the pan covered for 5 minutes to steam before serving.<\/p>\n

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Hints and tips<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0Pumpkin is easier to cut if it is heated briefly beforehand. Heat in the microwave for\u00e3\u20ac\u20ac1-2 minutes for easier cutting.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0Peeling the pumpkin here and there allows flavours to penetrate better.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0As with many Japanese dishes this leans on the sweet side. If you prefer your vegetables less sweet, simply cut the amount of sugar and mirin.<\/p>\n

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Helen Yuan<\/p>\n

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