Kabocha Squash | Japanese Pumpkin 101

This 101 is all about Kabocha Squash! A healthy and delicious Japenese variety of winter sqaush. I'll show you how to shop, store, prep and work with this low-calorie, nutrient rich ingredient so you can work with it right away! Enjoy!!
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[@healthilicious107]

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[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Hello my friends! If you've never tried Kabocha Squash it's time to give a go!! I cover all the basics in this video so you are 100% ready to make one at home. Enjoy!

[@nickyrose1157]

Clean & Delicious hi soi need to make something sugar free for a big crowd but i dont want to spend alot but i need it to be healthy and also it needs to be gluten free

[@misselibelle3012]

Nicky Rose This squash has a sweetness to it, if you havnt tried it I highly recommend it!

[@nickyrose1157]

Clean & Delicious ok thanks

[@elizabethphillip9907]

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[@lw7967]

We grow a huge organic garden as a hobby & gives the produce away. Kabocha squash & Butternut squash seems to be everyone's favorite. The Kabocha squash is a really good keeper thru out the winter. Thank you for letting people know how good this is!

[@joycewang9081]

Prep - I soaked it in the hot water for 10 - 15 minutes, make it very easy to cut.

[@citrus4419]

just-just cut it

[@MovingBlanketStudio]

I'm growing this. Got seeds of a variety called 'Sunshine'. Some of them almost look ready to harvest. Love the color of these. Can't wait to cook following your method!

[@katielafa]

I'm obsessed with this squash. Literally life changing.

[@sorryhiable]

I just found your channel and I’m really happy I did! You have an incredible personality and are very great at explaining things! Thank you for this!

[@DizzyIzzy66]

I used your favorite method (cut into wedges like a melon), but used maple syrup, cinnamon and thyme as well. Love it!

[@lorrainelavender-sams3546]

Fabulous. Your instructions are clear and concise. Thank you.

[@krisinsaigon]

Thank you so much for these videos. I've realized I need to eat more healthily and I'm watching all these 101 videos now, they are so helpful. I actually live in Vietnam, and they sell these on the market near my house, now I'll feel more confident buying them

[@johncheek5900]

Cooked it for the first time. Sprinkled with fresh ground cumin and smoked cardamom. After roasting, butter, salt and pepper, then filled with a nice mix of veg/quinoa, prepared earlier. What a nice find!

[@ericarossi4314]

this is the squash we normally eat in my region of Italy!! I tipically use it for soups or roast it in the oven, no spices no nothing and it's mindblowing!!

[@deesxmail]

My grandma used to make me a Japanese Kabocha dish called Kabocha No Nimono and has been one of my favorite side dishes! Can’t wait to try the curry roast recipe!

[@marianadavid5254]

my favourite vegetable ever!!!! I cook the whole squash in my steam pan, when it's already soft I run some cold water over it. Then, I cut into smaller pieces, add seasoning and return it to the steam pan just to get everything together.

[@mdiazdiaz5612]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to share the wonderful video, I did not know it was a winter squash because I am growing them in the summer in intense Texas heat for the first time and they are doing very well, it's my favorite. I will attempt to grow them year around. I love this squash there is always at least one squash in my kitchen and yes they are sweet like a sweet potato.

[@christinas6528]

I love these 101 videos & I come back to them every time I'm cooking the listed food.

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[@jennsinkona]

Here in Hawaii we love this squash! I discovered it when eating tempura and that's still my fave way to have it!!

[@mawaye2000]

I really appreciate this! I just took a risk and bought some kobocha but I haven't tried cooking it yet. Grew up eating sweet potatoes. Squashes are new to me. This makes me feel braver about preparing it.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

You can do this, Francine ;)

[@Janelegant]

Thank you so much! I need to puree this in order to make a kabocha squash cheesecake for Thanksgiving! Your video was really well done, easy to understand and follow and now I know I can cook this! :)

[@ChantYip]

Best video on Kabocha squash. Thank you for uploading.

[@tylergrayson5853]

Thanks Sweet Lady for I'm growing a large quantity of Kobachas. Your tips are wonderful & now thanks to you I eagerly await my turn to enjoy.They also taste great in soups with peanut butter & coconut milk etc.

[@hnygirl979]

Thank you so much. I have seen this squash in the stores and wondered how to cook it. Now I know! Can't wait to try it!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awesome! Enjoy it and let me know what you think :)

[@angeldeathstars]

My mom grows these every year. I love them roasted in wedges too. A sweet variety is in a dessert soup. It is a soup base of coconut milk with mang beans, tapioca, and the kabocha squash. It tastes amazing hot or cold.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That sounds delicious!

[@MaggieKealy]

This sounds fantastic. I'm going to try it

[@aloras405]

I grow them too!

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[@pablodustin2665]

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[@MustardSeedish]

We experimented with growing Kabocha Squash in our garden this year. It is now my and my family's favorite squash. We devour it.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Its so good!! I agree, it has become a family favorite in our house too!

[@charlenebryant4968]

Kabocha squash is so delicious. It is a fall favorite for me. I purchase several to make a large fall centerpiece for my dining room table.

[@tricias8890]

i love your 101 videos. keep making them! can't wait to try this squash.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Will do! Thanks, Tricia :)

[@arb3mom]

Thank you so much! I'm not much of a cook and this helps me a lot.

[@Natural_Holistikare1508]

Love kabocha squash. Very good and healthy for kids as well.

[@TheExbarista]

Kabocha is one of the only types of squash I hadn't tried yet but this video gave me the motivation to finally do it! And omg, it is so good! I think it might be by new favorite squash 😃

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

yay!! so glad you enjoyed it!

[@luro5375]

My favorite of all pumpkins!!

[@tkaart2242]

Great tips...growing Kabocha so this is very helpful.

[@TheDawn0310]

Just learned something new!! Thank you!! I can't wait to try this!!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awesome!! Enjoy!

[@asmeretmalu7998]

You are the best cook. I love it.stay blessed

[@agategirl9000]

Loved the video-squash looks really tasty!! I will certainly look for it at the store and give it a try.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

yay!! Enjoy it.

[@LivingSimplywithCandace]

Loved the video.. I'll be checking out more of them! I'm using Kabocha Squash for the first time today. Testing a recipe for one of my Christmas dishes.

[@cassie101]

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[@rkatika9]

Mmm, it looks so yummy! I cooked with it last winter and love the flavor. Nice to have more ideas, thank you! Will make it as wedges next time.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

so delicious!

[@thebellaluna]

All your 101 videos are a BIG help! Thx! :D

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Happy to hear that, Sabrina!

[@juliequates9529]

Thanks so much for this! Just picked up a giant one of these last week that's waiting for me.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Enjoy it!

[@lauralevitan1442]

Yum I will try this new choice.

[@AussieAngeS]

Thanks Dani for this 101 tutorial, it been really informative.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ange :)

[@blueeyedbunny]

Thanks so much for the video! I got one today at Walmart for $2, this will be my first squash ever.

[@MermaidTreasureHunter]

I've just split my squash in half and dug out the seeds. I am going to bake it for 30 minutes in a 400* oven (thanks for the info) then I am going to put the whole thing in my VitaMix and make soup. I think I will season with curry, garlic, salt, pepper, turmeric and maybe a bit of cinnamon and fresh nut meg.

[@neenavora7664]

Thank you for information on Kabocha Squash. I bought this squash today. I prepared subzi with Indian spices..very delicious..!

[@jessicayt8897]

love these 101 vids!!!!!

[@terryjeanpollardmusicfound2768]

I just loved your video! Thanks.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm so glad to hear that!!

[@AMakesmesmile]

I love kabocha squash its so tasty! The skin of the kabocha squash we have here in Singapore is a really bright and beautiful green, almost like the colour of kale, not like the ones you had in the video:D Thanks for another great video, definitely gonna try the roasted squash recipe!

[@ZE308AC]

Checkout the sunrise kabocha squash which is orange

[@herbivore15]

kabocha is so dang good!! it's SO sweet

[@colettegrey1612]

Made this soup today and it is delicious! Great recipe and easy to follow video/recipe. This will be my soup for the week! I actually added steamed collard greens in one bowl of soup, just to see how it would be with some greens and it works well! Thank you!!

[@Bllue]

What soup recipe 😂

[@paulameyer9341]

The first time I had Kabocha squash it was in a tempura-amazing!

[@jesmmifs]

It makes a great pumpkin pie or cake!

[@CricketNewJersey]

I've got to try this! Looks great! Bet it makes a great soup too!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Definitely!

[@audrey1308]

Thank you, I’ll try it

[@matildacalderon1024]

I've never had this squash, but seeing how you did roasting of it, I will for sure go to Sprouts or any store that has these, and pick One up😋 Maybe to go along side some grilled Chicken..😋 thank you for such an amazing video..😊

[@garlicgirl3149]

I tried this squash on a whim at the farmer's market 2 years ago and I have been HOOKED ever since. That flavor example is spot on. I am amazed how you really don't need sugar with it or very little. I have put it in muffins and man oh man is it good. Pancakes...super and alone with sliced bananas for breakfast taste great and filling.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thanks for all the suggestions, Tanya!

[@claudiawhite9772]

We eat this a LOT and we absolutely Love it but we make mash with butter and cinnamon or roast in oven with brown sugar & cinnamon!! But you gave me a different way now with curry! Thanks👏👏👍

[@aloras405]

I loooove kabocha squash. It is fantastic in korokke (kind of like a potato cake but better). I grow it in my garden along with red kuri squash.

[@marianawhitaker7001]

It is so good. thank you for sharing....

[@courtneymcfarland8333]

love it- will have to try!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awesome!

[@aundraymiddlebrook9458]

Thanks for this advice and the directions on preparing a (Kabocha Squash)! I was giving a (Kabocha Squash) from my neighbor that didn't know how to cook it! (Neither did I)! lol! So, I looked on the internet to find all (Squashes) that looked like my Squash! Then I learned that my Squashes name is (Kabocha)! Thanks again!, that I found your (cooking segment) on cooking my (Kabocha Squash)! Great cooking directions!!!

[@Sbannmarie298]

I like that you include your bloopers

[@PagoMTGAoE2]

My first thought was to cube it up really small and put it in sushi. It would be great in a spicy tuna roll format. It would also be good in a squash soup with a blend of other squashes. I could see kabocha mixed with maybe butternut, acorn, delicata, spaghetti, and even Humboldt squashes. Throw in some buffalo and rice and maybe the roasted seeds of all of the squashes. Man, I am an ideas machine.

[@daisy5014]

One time I bought one that was really green and when I cooked it. It was so watery I did not like it. But I love kanocga with salt and pepper put in the oven and it is so good and simple!!!!! Yummy!

[@rosshales8876]

I like the last approach which is to slice and abake; thanks;

[@tamarawilson8001]

Love 101's... this is no exception ;)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

:)

[@joyceweinstock9334]

I found out about them from Optavia. They are delicious and very low carb. I am making one today into a curry "cream" soup and another into pie filling/pumpkin (using pumpkin slices). Thanks for the tips on handling and cutting these monsters!

[@TiMalice2009]

Love your videos!

[@IamMsMoy]

This is my favorite squash. Usually steamed for soup or baked and eaten as is 👌🏾

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

So yummy!

[@aiccorp6001]

My favorite squash also.

[@deniseosborne4045]

Love this squash. It tastes like chestnuts to me.

[@jabbist]

Thank you. I just got these seeds and I was curious as to what my friend gave me lol

[@tamekarhoden3154]

i love this veggie boiled the best...comes out like sweet potato and no need to add anything because it pairs well with whatever else your cooking....its also great to add in chicken soup

[@1024specialkay]

so helpful! I love kabocha!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dacisky]

This is my first time to cook this one and it looks like a winner...I'll be setting some aside for soup and eating the rest as you suggested. I plan to roast the seeds and set some aside for planting. AI also want to try a cubin squash,whose name I can't remember.

[@Joygiverqueen]

Thanks for sharing.

[@randyclere7756]

Most excellent

[@oleiei434]

I love Kabocha squash. I eat at least one every week because it helps my digestion system. I basically cut it in wedges and boil with a pinch of salt. The ones I eat have very green skin color. Unfortunately, they are not always available at my groceries, so I am growing them in my garden.

[@carolliu6794]

I usually mix with mayo and nuts, it's a delicious salad, or deep in tempura batter to deep fried it. Will try your recipes, especially with honey and cinnamon, thank you🤗

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Enjoy! Let me know what you think :)

[@misselibelle3012]

This is my favorite squash! I think it is the most delicious of them all. Could you show us a recipe with this squash? Please!!! I normally just pop it in the oven and eat it just like that as a side, but would LOVE to see it done a different way be a soup or any other dish.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

yes! links to the recipes are in the box below :)

[@ulrichscholz3217]

Clean & Delicious in

[@aldakendall4921]

I just made it! Chopped it into cubes took the skin off added it to rainbow carrots, parsnips, butternut squash roasted with salt, pepper, paprika, sage, rosemary, basil, oregano.

[@srinivasam3638]

👍👍Thank you very very much, With best wishes, 🙏🙏 ( from India )

[@mydear6788]

My kabocha is growing still but harvesting soon..... will be making a Kabocha pie with it then with the other one... will be roasting it just like in the video. Great video, thanks

[@rauljimenez8132]

Yep, Sweet and Delicious.

[@Newyorkhoje]

Thank you for the information. Very helpfull

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Anytime!

[@queentina47able]

My absolute favorite way to cook kabocha squash is to make coconut curry kabucha it is so good I can eat it everyday.

[@shaysinger6461]

I love this in my Thai curry, basically makes a pumpkin curry! :)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

yes! yum :)

[@yaowaratkhamtat5878]

Me too.

[@cfromchild]

i got headakes of desire of eating alllll pumpkins! the images are amazyng! i jusk can taste them! squash squash pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin ! i git this year a couple of squashes but i turned them into lanterns but as halloween is over by now it remais for the next squases im gonna buy in the future to just eat them ! the videos your videos are grate!

[@TheLucille7]

Saw this squash at whole foods the other day. Looked at it and thought "what is that". Will buy next time. Thinking I'll make muffins.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Oooohhh yum! Let me know how they come out :)

[@janestadler5]

I enjoyed your video.

[@angelab5987]

I don't like the taste of pumpkin, but I love, love, love the taste of Kabocha squash. I bake mine with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and paprika. It's so good.

[@curvbyb5qua3]

I love to make pie with this, it is fantastic!! :)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

yum! would love to see the recipe :)

[@sleepypanda9126]

thanks for sharing the info....

[@mariahxjimin141]

Los hispanos usamos este vegetal para cocinar cosas como el sancocho. Sabrosisimo. 😋

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

Love Kabocha

[@jnnlis]

I love kabocha. Great vid.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Me too!

[@tagualilatagua5185]

Guauuuu!! Realmente deliciosa y nutritiva !! Saludos desde manzanillo México bye bye!

[@Melonzs123]

These remind me of Dominican pumpkins(Auyama). They have the same dark green outside and insides but the sizes vary.One of my favorite things to make with this is a mash, where you steam/boil them, then add a bit of butter and milk.(similar to mash potatoes) You could eat this alone but one my favorite things to do is add some lightly fried onions (that have been cooked with a like TB of vinegar& a pinch of salt). It totally balances the sweetness of the mash with the saltiness the onions. It's a great side dish.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing :)

[@aliciadishman]

Gonna roast plain in planks and scoop with a spoon to eat. Then because I love curry, gonna do the curry, garlic, salt and pepper version. TY

[@healthyeatingalways]

Thank you for doing a video on Kobocha!!! I love cutting them into wedges like you did and eating them like wedge fries. I also like to use them in soups and keep them in chunks so there is texture in my soup. I have one on my counter right now and will be roasting it up tonight and adding some fall flavors to it to warm it up. :P

[@saramakesartx2602]

Yes, I did, thank you.

[@fragilefleur]

I'm growing a "peanut squash" it seems to be called in the united states and the seed packet is "Galeaux D'Esines" and big flat cinderella pumpkin that gets warts on it. Do you have any experience or videos with that particular squash? Love that you did a series of squash and just discovered these in 2019.

[@stephanelindor5574]

Wow!!! I am so amazed that a pumpkin 🎃 has migrated to the West Indies (island of 🇭🇹 Haiti). This is the main ingredient of soup Joumou (Independence soup of Haiti). I heard so many names of it being called. First I heard it's a squash. Then it is a pumpkin. Calabasas, Kabocha, Seminole....etc....thanks for the information