Microwave Kabocha Squash Salad with Nutty Crunch
A simple snack dish made by tossing microwaved kabocha squash with yogurt and nuts.
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This is a tender kabocha squash dish made quickly in the microwave without turning on the stove. Sweet chestnut squash is paired with nutty nuts and yogurt for rich texture. It also makes a satisfying snack when used as a sandwich filling.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Mini kabocha squash1, 350 g
- Nuts1/3 cup
- Plain yogurt1
- Salt2 pinches
- Honey1 tbsp
- You can scrub it with baking soda to wash it, or soak it in water with vinegar before rinsing.
- If using unsweetened or Greek yogurt, add 2 to 3 tbsp of honey to enjoy a sweet flavor.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
Here is 1 mini kabocha squash.
You can scrub it with baking soda to wash it, or soak it in water with vinegar before rinsing.
Adding nuts supplements nutrition and gives a nutty flavor and nice chew, so I recommend adding them.
There is also plain yogurt that was missed in the picture.
Chop the nuts
Finely chop the nuts so they are easy to chew.
How to steam kabocha squash
Cover the kabocha squash with plastic wrap and microwave it for 4 to 5 minutes, and it will cook tender all the way through to the skin.
When steaming kabocha squash in a steamer, place it in the steamer once steam rises and steam for around 5 minutes.
Cut it in half and scrape out the inside cleanly with a spoon.
Make the kabocha squash salad
Add two pinches of salt to the kabocha squash and mash it with a fork.
Leaving some texture gives it a nice chew, so you do not need to mash it too finely.
Because this kabocha squash is a crumbly chestnut squash, I added a whole container of yogurt (sweetened) to make it moist, added 1 tbsp of honey to supplement sweetness, and mixed.
If using unsweetened or Greek yogurt, add 2 to 3 tbsp of honey to enjoy a sweet flavor.
Add the nuts and mix them in.
If the consistency feels too thick, add milk or mayonnaise to reach your desired consistency.
Spread the kabocha squash salad over sandwich bread, and an ultra-simple sandwich is complete.
Finish
Kabocha squash salad is truly simple.
It is sweet, tender, and has a lovely crunchy bite from the nutty nuts.
Stuff the salad generously into a sandwich and enjoy it with milk for a simple yet satisfying meal.
Eating it with bread makes it twice as delicious.
When you make kabocha squash salad, be sure to try it as a sandwich.
Ppunwife's tips
- Leaving some texture gives it a nice chew, so you do not need to mash it too finely.
- If the consistency feels too thick, add milk or mayonnaise to reach your desired consistency.
FAQ
How long should I microwave the kabocha squash?
Cover it with plastic wrap and microwave for about 4 to 5 minutes to cook it tender all the way to the skin.
How do I adjust it when using unsweetened or Greek yogurt?
It may lack sweetness, so increase the honey to 2 to 3 tbsp to enjoy it sweet.
What should I add if the salad consistency is too stiff?
Add milk or mayonnaise little by little to adjust it to your desired soft texture.
