Kabocha

Kabocha (from Japanese カボチャ, 南瓜) is a type of winter squash, a Japanese variety of the species Cucurbita maxima. It is also called kabocha squash in North America, or Kent pumpkin in Australia but another common name is Japanese pumpkin. In Japan, "kabocha" may refer to either this squash or to the Western pumpkin. It has a strong yet sweet flavor and moist, fluffy texture like chestnuts.

Slow-Candied Kabocha With Ricotta and Pistachios

A take on a dish made in homes everywhere from Latin America to Turkey.

Lexie Smith