Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Japan as 家の黄金比率で♪かぼちゃの煮物♡

Simmered Pumpkin with the Perfect Family Ratio

Name: Simmered Pumpkin with the Perfect Family Ratio
Yield: Makes a manageable amount
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 large or 1/2 small pumpkin; 3/4 cup water (200 ml); 2 tablespoons each of soy sauce, sake, sugar, and mirin

なおモカ @nao_moka

Over 20,000 people have tried this recipe, and it was featured in a cookbook! Thank you so much! Even if you're not good at simmered dishes, you'll become a pro with our family's perfect ratio.

The origin of this recipe
We simmered pumpkin using the perfect ratio. There are many more recipes in our perfect ratio series, so feel free to check them out!

Over 20,000 people have tried this recipe, and it was featured in a cookbook! Thank you so much! Even if you're not good at simmered dishes, you'll become a pro with our family's perfect ratio.

The origin of this recipe
We simmered pumpkin using the perfect ratio. There are many more recipes in our perfect ratio series, so feel free to check them out!

なおモカ @nao_moka

Over 20,000 people have tried this recipe, and it was featured in a cookbook! Thank you so much! Even if you're not good at simmered dishes, you'll become a pro with our family's perfect ratio.

The origin of this recipe
We simmered pumpkin using the perfect ratio. There are many more recipes in our perfect ratio series, so feel free to check them out!

Over 20,000 people have tried this recipe, and it was featured in a cookbook! Thank you so much! Even if you're not good at simmered dishes, you'll become a pro with our family's perfect ratio.

The origin of this recipe
We simmered pumpkin using the perfect ratio. There are many more recipes in our perfect ratio series, so feel free to check them out!

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Ingredients

Makes a manageable amount

1/4large or 1/2 small pumpkin
Perfect ratio simmering broth
3/4 cupwater (200 ml)
2 tablespoonseach of soy sauce, sake, sugar, and mirin

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Steps

1

The texture of the pumpkin is important. If cut too small, it can absorb too much flavor and become too strong, so cut it into large pieces.
2

Add the perfect ratio simmering broth to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the large pumpkin pieces, reduce to medium-high heat, and cover with aluminum foil as a drop lid.
3

Simmer until the broth reduces to about 1/3. If you're unsure about doneness, let it sit with residual heat for 3 more minutes to achieve a tender texture.
4

Your tender simmered pumpkin is ready!
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July 30, 2011
Celebration! This recipe became a hot topic thanks to everyone! Thank you so much!!!
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October 7, 2011
Thanks to everyone's delicious feedback, this recipe became a hot topic with 100 people! I'm truly grateful!!
7

When choosing a pumpkin, pick one with thick, plentiful flesh.
8

This recipe will be featured in an upcoming cookbook! Thank you for sending so much feedback! I'm thrilled!
9

Another perfect ratio recipe: Simmered Hijiki is also easy, foolproof, and delicious. ID 17805503

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なおモカ @nao_moka

Published in the US on April 09, 2025 14:31

簡単で覚え易くて美味しい料理が大好き!!((o(^∇^)o))なので私のレシピたちゎどれも作りやすいもので溢れてマス(*^¬^*)作る皆様に喜んでもらえる事が本当に嬉しいので(*^-^*)微力ながらこれからも頑張ります!つくれぽ掲載遅れて大量になってしまっているのでコメント無しで返信しています(。>д<)申し訳ありませんが宜しくお願いします！

Keywords

Sake Pumpkin Soy

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