Soy Caramel Glazed Kabocha Pumpkin

Soy Caramel Glazed Kabocha Pumpkin

Soy Caramel Roasted Kabocha Pumpkin

I can’t say enough good things about kabocha pumpkin. They have a creamy, buttery texture and are very versatile in the kitchen. This recipe has slices of the squash roasted and glazed with a garlicky soy-caramel sauce, finished off with drizzled Thai basil oil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: side dish, Southeast Asian, Thai, vegetables
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kabocha pumpkin cut into 2” slices
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves gently smashed
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper

Thai Basil Oil

  • 1/4 cup Thai basil finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Heat up vegetable oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for 2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
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  • Add in the soy sauce and palm sugar. Allow the sugar to melt.
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  • Add the garlic back in. Season with white pepper. Turn off the heat.
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  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the slices of kabocha on the pan. Brush each side with the glaze. Roast for 10 minutes.
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  • Brush each side again with the glaze and roast for 10 more minutes.
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Thai Basil Oil

  • Add the oil and basil to a cup.
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  • Process with an immersion blender.
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  • Strain. Season with a pinch of salt.
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Drizzle the basil oil over the squash along with any leftover glaze.