Description
The kabocha squash is also known as the “Japanese pumpkin” due to its similar shape and size to the classic orange pumpkin — and if you love pumpkin, this delicious vegetable has your name on it. Although called a “pumpkin,” the taste and texture of these squashes are more closely related to sweet potatoes, making this squash one of the sweetest around. Adored in Japan, kabocha squash is heavily utilized in Japanese cooking, whether fried, roasted, simmered into a soup, or sweetening a dessert pie or bread. Find out what Japan and other Asian countries are raving about and pick up one of these delectable squashes for yourself! Average weight is 2.2 to 3.5 lbs.
