For Sushi--Slowly Stewed Kampyo (Dried Gourd)

I could never make kampyo correctly, so when a sushi master gave me some tips, I decided to record them here.
Our family prefers a strongly flavored kampyo.
Be careful not to let it burn. Recipe by Pecchin
For Sushi--Slowly Stewed Kampyo (Dried Gourd)
I could never make kampyo correctly, so when a sushi master gave me some tips, I decided to record them here.
Our family prefers a strongly flavored kampyo.
Be careful not to let it burn. Recipe by Pecchin
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Soak the kampyo in water for 3 hours; change the water halfway through.
- 2
Drain water, sprinkle with salt (not listed), thoroughly rub it in, then rinse under running water.
- 3
Add the salt to water and boil over low heat for 5 minutes. It's done when you can leave a mark by pressing your nail into the kampyo.
- 4
Tightly squeeze the kampyo to drain excess water. Since it's hot, I used a cheese cloth.
- 5
Add sugar, mirin, and soy sauce to the dashi soup stock, bring it to boil, then add the well drained kampyo.
- 6
Gently stir, cover with a drop lid, and simmer over very low heat. It's easy to overdo the seasoning by simmering it too quickly, so keep your eye on the pot.
- 7
Stir occasionally, and continue to simmer until the liquid has almost completely boiled out.
- 8
After slowly simmering for about 15 minutes, check the taste, and steam after removing it from heat. The taste should be even.
- 9
I used it to make Country-Styled Rolled Sushi
- 10
Wrap the leftovers in plastic wrap and freeze it for future use.
- 11
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