For Sushi--Slowly Stewed Kampyo (Dried Gourd)

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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

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Ingredients

  1. 1 bagKampyo (dried gourd)
  2. 1 literWater
  3. 1 tbspSalt
  4. 250 mlJapanese soup stock
  5. 3 tbspSugar (coarse crystal medium soft sugar, if available)
  6. 3 tbspMirin
  7. 3 tbspSoy sauce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the kampyo in water for 3 hours; change the water halfway through.

  2. 2

    Drain water, sprinkle with salt (not listed), thoroughly rub it in, then rinse under running water.

  3. 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. 4

    Tightly squeeze the kampyo to drain excess water. Since it's hot, I used a cheese cloth.

  5. 5

    Add sugar, mirin, and soy sauce to the dashi soup stock, bring it to boil, then add the well drained kampyo.

  6. 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. 7

    Stir occasionally, and continue to simmer until the liquid has almost completely boiled out.

  8. 8

    After slowly simmering for about 15 minutes, check the taste, and steam after removing it from heat. The taste should be even.

  9. 9

    I used it to make Country-Styled Rolled Sushi

  10. 10

    Wrap the leftovers in plastic wrap and freeze it for future use.

  11. 11
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Comments (4)

williams6@wichitaonline.net
williams6@wichitaonline.net @pjwin001
Absolutely delicious! Just like my Mom would make! Thank you!

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