Simmered Pumpkin with Ground Meat Sauce
A classic dish featuring tender, sweet pumpkin coated in a ginger-scented savory ground meat sauce. By simmering with the skin side down and using a drop-lid (otoshibuta), the pumpkin holds its shape perfectly and looks beautiful.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cut the pumpkin into bite-sized pieces, julienne the ginger, and prepare the starch slurry. → Stir-fry the ginger and ground pork in a pan, then add the seasonings and water. → Arrange the pumpkin skin-side down, cover with a drop-lid, and simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes. → Remove the pumpkin and place it on a serving dish. → Add the starch slurry to the remaining sauce to thicken, then pour over the pumpkin.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cut the pumpkin into bite-sized pieces, julienne the ginger, and prepare the starch slurry. → Stir-fry the ginger and ground pork in a pan, then add the seasonings and water. → Arrange the pumpkin skin-side down, cover with a drop-lid, and simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes. → Remove the pumpkin and place it on a serving dish. → Add the starch slurry to the remaining sauce to thicken, then pour over the pumpkin.
Introduction
A classic dish featuring tender, sweet pumpkin coated in a ginger-scented savory ground meat sauce. By simmering with the skin side down and using a drop-lid (otoshibuta), the pumpkin holds its shape perfectly and looks beautiful.
Step 1
Scoop out the pumpkin seeds and pith using a spoon.
Step 2
Cut the pumpkin into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Julienne the ginger.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the potato starch (1.5 tsp) and water (1 tbsp) to make a starch slurry.
Step 5
Add vegetable oil to a pan and heat over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
When simmering, arrange the pumpkin skin-side down without overlapping to prevent it from breaking apart and to ensure even cooking. 💡
When adding the starch slurry, turn off the heat first, then mix quickly to avoid clumps before heating again to thicken. ⚠️
Removing the pumpkin to the plate before adding the sauce helps maintain its shape for a cleaner presentation. 🍳
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