Japanese Pumpkin Porridge

Name: Japanese Pumpkin Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 80g Kabocha Squash; 2 tbsp Rice; 1/4 cup Dashi

6–8 monthsPorridge

Prep5m

Cook20m

Servings3

Naturally sweet kabocha squash simmered with rice in savory dashi. A comforting Japanese porridge packed with beta-carotene.

Ingredients

Kabocha Squash80g

Rice2 tbsp

Dashi1/4 cup

Instructions

1Peel kabocha squash (80g), remove seeds, and cut into small cubes.
2Combine rice (2 tbsp), kabocha, and dashi (1/4 cup) in a small pot.
3Simmer on low heat for 18-20 minutes until rice and squash are very soft.
4Mash until smooth, adding a little water if needed.