Pumpkin Salad

Pumpkin Salad with Calabasas squash, carrots and raisins topped with mayonnaise and chopped walnuts. Creamy and subtly sweet, it’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Asian dishes.

Pumpkin salad in a white bowl Pumpkin salad Hello from the Philippines! I’ve been on vacation for three weeks and I’m trying to make the most of it, but I can’t let the blog sit idle for too long. I researched some recipes before leaving the US and hope to perfect some more while I’m here.

Korean BBQ is one of my favorite places to eat. I love the casual dining experience and the smoky flavor of freshly grilled meats. And best of all, the accompanying banchan and irresistible variety of side dishes, like this pumpkin salad. Pumpkin on a cutting board, chopped carp, walnuts, green onions and raisins What is a Pumpkin? Pumpkin is a type of winter squash known worldwide as the Japanese pumpkin and in the Philippines as Calabasa.It

is a common ingredient in Asian cooking, often used in soups, stews, stir-fries, salads, desserts and many other delicious uses. Appearance is characterized by dark green skin with pimples and dark orange flesh. It has a creamy texture and sweetness that resembles a combination of sweet potato and pumpkin. In addition to being delicious and versatile, pumpkin is an excellent source of beta-carotene, iron, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and fiber. Put the cooked gourd in a white bowl and mash it with a fork

Cut the gourd in half with a sharp knife and scoop out the seeds with a large spoon.Carefully peel and cut the meat into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces. Put the kabocha in the pot and add enough water. Bring to a boil and cook until the kabocha can be stabbed with a fork without resistance but without breaking. Allow the kabocha to drain and cool completely before continuing with the recipe. Alternatively, you can steam the pumpkin for about 12-15 minutes or until tender but not mushy.Or microwave with about two tablespoons of water for about 4-6 minutes or until soft but not crumbly.

 If you love potato salad but are looking for a little variety, then you’ll want to try the Asian version of this classic side dish. The kabocha salad is also rich and creamy, but has a natural, rich sweetness from the gourds and extra crunch from grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts.

This is a great accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats and is an accompaniment to your family dinner or holiday party. Korean Pumpkin Salad with Mayonnaise in a White Bowl Looking for more Asian inspired recipes?This salad will provide a great contrast in taste and texture with Korean Ground Beef or Korean Beef Bulgogi. Enjoy!