This is a popular healthy side dish in Japan. This dish goes well with fish.

Ingredients

• Whole squash cut into large chunks (Kabocha preferred, seeded, and skin removed)
• 1/2 tsp fish powder (optional )
• 3 TBSP sugar
• 2 TBSP soy sauce
• 4 tsp mirin
• 2 cups water

Method

Step 1

Boil the squash with water and the fish powder in a medium sized pot for approximately 15 minutes over medium-low heat..

Step 2

Add the sugar, soy sauce, and mirin.

Step 3

When it returns to a boil, put wax-paper on top to trap in the moisture which helps the squash steam. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. Squash is done when easily pierced by a knife or toothpick.