KABOCHA SQUASH | how to cut it, cook it, and make it taste delicious

Today is all about my favorite fall vegetable--KABOCHA SQUASH! I'll show you the easiest way to cut it (safely), a few different ways to cook it, and two delicious vegan and gluten-free recipes using kabocha squash.
Plus, once you know how to cook it, you can also easily use kabocha squash puree as a canned pumpkin puree alternative (it's MUCH better)!
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KABOCHA SQUASH WEDGES
*Roast at 400F/200C for 30-35 minutes
KABOCHA SQUASH HALVES
*Roast at 400F/200C for 40-60 minutes (40-45 minutes for small, 60 minutes for a large one)
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[@wendywhelan7374]

I just made the curry and it is truly one of the most delicious recipes I’ve ever tried thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Wendy! That’s so amazing to hear! I’m so happy you loved it :)

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[@TheConfettiDress]

Love how this video is focused on one vegetable! It’s like a crash course on a new vegetable. I’m not very adventurous with new foods so this is helpful!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so happy the crash course was helpful :) Going vegan really opened up my eyes to all the wonderfully interesting vegetables out there. Hope you enjoy trying kabocha squash out!

[@danielanovakova97]

My dad grows these orange squashes, and our garden is always all over the place, because it takes so much space. One year we also had grown this scquash on apple tree, it was funny to see how the scquash wanted to crawl everywhere 😊 nice recipes btw 👍

[@lavernewalley2657]

I like that you put the weights of ingredients, it makes baking so much easier.

[@NacoocheeLakeArt]

Wow! I love your delivery. You get right to the point without delay. Wish more people did this on KZbin. Terrific, healthy recipe. I just had Kabocha last night for the first time. I roasted it with onions and asparagus, EVOO, s & p. I have to say I don't love the flavor It tastes like pumpkin to me, (even smells like pumpkin) and has no sweetness at all. No "nutty" tones. I much prefer butternut, but glad I tried Kabocha. Now I know. Thanks for your post. I love curries, too. :)

[@MovingBlanketStudio]

Looks amazing, thank you!

[@Sarah-un3vk]

I love your creative ideas! Would never have thought I could add kabocha squash to dessert. Thank you for sharing your recipes!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much Sarah! I am happy you like my ideas :) Hope you try the banana bread recipe!

[@elizabethlandazuri1117]

The curry is delicious💯💯✨✨✨ ,thank you my family love it ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@conishkee]

06/12/21: Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I have a Kabocha squash in my pantry and didn't know what to do with it, but now I have options, thanks to you! ❤️

[@mariafiorenecastelli1548]

You are absolutely my favorite !!!👏👏👏

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you Maria! That’s so nice to hear 🥰

[@steve.m7443]

I'm so excited to try coming this squash. Thank you!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You're so welcome, Stephen! I hope you enjoy kabocha squash as much as I do :)

[@Tazziii]

Was just looking for how to cut it now I’m inspired to try all these

[@ZenandZaatar]

Yumm I love Kabocha squash! The banana bread looks amazing and the perfect texture 😍😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Zena! Thank you dear! The texture on the bread was amazing, especially for a gluten-free bread!

[@nedinacarl9011]

Beautifully done, Nisha! I love watching your videos.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you dear, that means a lot to me!

[@kategreene2166]

Amazing as always!! Thanks for the inspiration 🥗

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Kate! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video and hopefully you’ll cook up some yummy kabocha squash recipes :)

[@pattywatson7883]

This is the best squash! Perfect flavors. I didn’t use all the peppers because husband cannot handle hot. Thanks for this recipe.

[@pattywatson7883]

Best ever!

[@AntW11]

excellent video! thank you

[@staccatofootsteps]

Wow really awesome, I'm going to keep an eye out for your uploads

[@Steffl0408]

Thank you. I have been flowing you and cooking with you..🙂..for a few years and really enjoy your recipes and videos. I am going to make the curry now and banana bread this weekend. Peace,

[@georginekwa9971]

Dear chef, the banana cake tastes fantastic! Really totally unexpectedly outofthisworld superbe!🥰😋 Thank you so much that you helped me make my husband really happy! He loves bananas AND now kabocha!!😃 like me. I was a bit stressed because I followed your video and wanted to make all three, Iended up with 1/3 part to make the curry today😃🥰😋!! Love your very clear lesson!! 🙏🏽💋👍🏼 I’m a subscriber!!😍

[@jeaniekurtis1995]

4:28 - my eyes lit up and my stomach growled! I am definitely making this curry recipe!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha thanks Jeanie! That was probably my favorite part of the video. It’s sooo creamy!

[@barbarapfister1164]

Yummm! I'm making the curry then the kabocha bread-thank you!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So nice to hear that :) thank you for letting me know!

[@michellegousios566]

This looks soooooo good.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Michelle! Hope you try out the recipes!

[@sandygrow5698]

I've only had kabocha squash once at a friendsgiving and I loved it. This is exactly the motivation I need to make it myself!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So happy this is giving you inspiration to try kabocha squash yourself! It’s soooo good!

[@georginekwa9971]

Thank tou for your beautiful video and also beautiful recipes in your pleasant and clear instructions!! I have watched it so many times today still trying to choose which recipe to make first😃🥰😋 They all look so tantalizingly delicious😀. I just asked my hubby to cut 2 kabochas the way you showed so now we are going to try the snacks and then i want to bake the banana cake🥰😋 If there is some kabocha left i want to try the curry 🥳😃😍 Thank 🙏🏽🙏🏽 for your very very inspirational teachings!!😍😃

[@SpecialPotassium23]

Looks so good!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! I’m glad you think so :)

[@rachellevank3107]

Looks yummy!! gonna try this tomorrow

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! Glad to hear that :) Happy cooking!

[@arkang3l80]

Best thing I've seen all day and although the food looks great I was rainbowplantlife with her gorgeous beautiful self gm😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thank you!

[@rachelfry8445]

Yummy! I just bought a kabocha squash so now I have some ideas for what to do with it 😁

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay, so exciting! I love kabocha squash, so yummy!

[@rashaali9134]

amazing, so creative

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Rasha! So happy you think so :)

[@serendipitymoments4684]

I have Kabocha squash in my garden right now and soon will harvest in another month. I intend to use your recipes as they look good, delicious and nutritious.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That’s amazing you grow your own Kabocha squash, I’m sure it is so delicious! I hope you will enjoy the recipes :)

[@noragreene5811]

Thank you 😊

[@DitloNio]

I'm going to binge watch your videos 🤤😍

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha yay! I hope you had a delicious binge :)

[@rachellevank3107]

It was divine 😍

[@RainbowPlantLife]

thank you for the feedback. So happy to hear that!

[@lorenzo8495]

MY FAVORITE SQUASH!

[@lizcoyle4168]

Your hair looks amazing, Nisha! As does the food :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So sweet of you to say, Liz! Thank you!

[@sabakhan7738]

NICE

[@mtnblubird4304]

I love your videos!! Be sure to add some black pepper so you get the benefits of the turmeric! 💕

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes! I always do, and i love turmeric! Such a superstar ingredient :)

[@oliviamartino4355]

I just signed up for Misfits Market (a organic veggie subscription box) one of the veggies provided is this squash! I can’t wait to make this recipe on Tuesday!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oh that's so cool! I used to get a CSA and would always get tons of winter squash. Hope you enjoy cooking (and eating) the kabocha squash!

[@oliviamartino4355]

I got my box! I received an acorn squash. Would that be a good substitute? I’m not too familiar with squashes

[@RainbowPlantLife]

@@oliviamartino4355 I think it should work for the curry! Not exactly sure about the banana bread though since it's less sweet and the texture is more watery.

[@bxw2721]

I would microwave the whole pumpkin for a few minutes first so that it will soften a little bit for cutting. Depending on the size of the pumpkin and your microwave voltage , I would start with 2 minutes at a time. I hope this is helpful.

[@Ramyapad19]

Yum looks delicious i am making this soon difficult to get kabocha squash in Singapore drooling over my samsung galaxy j4 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Ramya! Can you find pumpkin or butternut squash in Singapore?

[@StoryeTime]

I love your channel and videos but here I have to share my tip, I don't try to cut the kabocha before cooking it, I actually put it whole in a steamer and voilà, I cut it afterwards, not only is it safer, faster but it is healthier AND "yummier" (?), in fact, it's so delicious the squash doesn't need ANY ingredient, just like chestnuts, good as is, fabulous, my favorite fall, winter food! I eat one about once a week!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you for the tip! What kind of steamer do you use? I have tried kabocha squash steamed but I prefer it roasted (I prefer most vegetables roasted hehe), but willing to give it another try :)

[@Nataliavig]

Oo those recipes look amazing! Definitely going to give this veggie a try. What was that sauce that you drizzled over the wedges? Tahini based?

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Natalia! I am happy you're inspired to try kabocha squash :) Yes, it was tahini mixed with lemon juice, salt, pepper and a little warm water to thin. Super simple but delish.

[@austinz.9362]

RainbowPlantLife SQUAD! 😂

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha glad you're part of it!

[@motivatedtocomment]

Roast the squash and then peel, very easy for those without the required upper body strength, just pop in oven whole and keep refrigerated to use in soups and sauces as needed

[@stephanieyount6217]

What are your thoughts on steaming kambocha in instant pot?

[@krissfly]

Sent you an email about my story with food. This looks amazing I can’t wait to try this one really enjoying your cookbook keep it up

[@thehenningfamily1998]

Can you freeze kombocha squash?

[@richardwilkinson5449]

What is the white ingredient you pour on the squash when baking

[@vivianrios6007]

😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Vivian! Thank you :)

[@richardwilkinson5449]

What is the liquid you poured on the squash after baking the pieces

[@user-bb4hz8de5j]

Please provide the gluten-free flour recipe that you use. Thanks.

[@seacoastview7253]

This is sad. i needed to learn how to cut a Kabocha Squash... but i only heard about 20% of what you said. Stunnning woman with an equally great, engaging personality. i still have no clue how to cut this tough-skinned squash... but i think she said something about using your core. lol. i'll listen again and pay attention this time.

[@DanaSellsLA]

Microwave it for 1-2 minutes to soften before cutting. 👍

[@withhelenblog]

Always feel like I accomplished the biggest task after cutting up all the different squashes especially the really big kabocha squashes 🤣

[@StoryeTime]

Honestly I don't cut it, I steam it first, whole, in a steamer, than I cut it, it's so much better, and faster, it's healthier and wow, so delicious, the skin is so yummy etc and because it retained all its flavor it doesn't need anything else, I don't even add salt to it, nothing (and I'm a salt and pepper person!)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

It is definitely an accomplishment haha. Thanks Helen!

[@aurora_skonyt]

You don’t even need to smash it. It’s so creamy that you can just mush it up with a fork.

[@aurora_skonyt]

Purée it*