Japanese Pumpkin Porridge

Name: Japanese Pumpkin Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 80g Kabocha Squash; 2 tbsp Rice; 1/4 cup, homemade unsalted Dashi

6–8 monthsPorridge

5 minPrep

20 minCook

3Servings

EasyDifficulty

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

Allergens

Fish

Ingredients

Kabocha Squash80g
Rice2 tbsp
Dashi1/4 cup, homemade unsalted

Steps

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.