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Korokoro Daigaku Kabocha (Sweet Pumpkin Bites)

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredient

    • 🎃 1/4 pumpkin (450g)

  • Seasoning

    • 1 tbsp mirin
    • 🍬 4 tbsp sugar
    • 🧂 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 💧 2 tbsp water

  • Garnish

    • 🌑 Black sesame seeds, to taste

  • Cooking Oil

    • Salad oil, as needed

STEPS

1

Scoop out the seeds and fibers from the pumpkin using a spoon. Place the pumpkin pieces on a microwave-safe plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 3 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

2

Heat salad oil in a frying pan to 170°C. Add the pumpkin pieces and shallow-fry until golden. Remove the pumpkin and blot excess oil with a paper towel.

3

In the same pan, add the ☆ ingredients (mirin, sugar, soy sauce, and water). Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Return the pumpkin to the pan, coat evenly with the sauce, and sprinkle black sesame seeds before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 50g
    Carbs
  • 8g
    Fats

💡 Tips

This dish is perfect for bento boxes due to its small, portable size.You can adjust the sweetness by reducing the amount of sugar.For a crispier texture, fry the pumpkin a bit longer.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.