Spiced Kabocha Squash
Ready In: 20 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 kabocha squash (about 2 lb.)
- 4 cups seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 cup mirin or 1 cup dry sherry
- 8 slices fresh ginger (each the size of a quarter)
- 8 whole star anise
Directions
- Cut squash in half; scoop out seeds.
- With a vegetable peeler, pare green skin from squash; discard. Using a slicer or knife, cut squash into 1/8-inch-thick slices (makes about 6 cups); rinse slices.
- In a 4- to 5-quart pan, combine vinegar, mirin, ginger, and anise. Bring to boiling over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add squash and return to boiling over high heat.
- Transfer spiced mixture to a jar. Let cool and serve, or cover and chill up to 4 weeks.
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