Kabocha Squash And Pork Stir Fry Recipes

WINTER SQUASH AND PORK STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put half the oil in a heavy skillet or wok and turn heat to high. When hot, add pork and cook, stirring once or twice, until browned; don't worry about cooking it through. Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Add remaining oil, followed a moment later by squash. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes. Add ginger and scallions and stir; add stock and cook until it reduces by about half. Add soy sauce and cook 30 seconds or so.
• Return pork to skillet and cook about 1 minute, stirring. There should still be liquid remaining in pan. Garnish and serve.

SPICY AIR FRYER PORK BELLY WITH KABOCHA SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 375 degrees F.
• For the gochujang sauce: Stir together the jarred gochujang, sesame oil, mirin, soy sauce, sugar and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
• For the pork belly and squash: Spray the kabocha squash with cooking spray and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• Season the pork belly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place the pork belly in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer, then spray it lightly with cooking spray. Air fry until the pork belly browns and crisps on top and around the edges, about 25 minutes. Flip the pork belly over with cooking tongs and then arrange the kabocha squash around the perimeter. Cook until the pork belly is crisp all over and the squash is tender and charred, about 20 minutes. Brush the pork belly with the gochujang sauce, letting any excess run off. Cook until the sauce is slightly sticky and charred, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• Remove the pork belly onto a plate and let rest for 10 minutes (the squash can keep warm in the air fryer). Cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices and brush with more sauce, if desired. Sprinkle the scallion and sesame seeds over the pork belly and serve with the squash, rice and remaining sauce.

VIETNAMESE KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP WITH CRUNCHY PORK AND HERB TOPPING

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add fennel and coriander seeds and toast until fragrant, 1 minute. Add squash and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine pork rinds and cilantro in a food processor, such as the Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender with the chopper attachment. Pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
• With a hand blender such as the Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender, blend the soup until smooth. Stir in the lime juice and fish sauce and season with more salt and pepper.
• Serve the soup topped with sliced jalapeño, sprinkle with pork rind mixture and more cilantro.

SEITAN AND KABOCHA VEGGIE STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a steamer or stovetop steamer basket, soften the kabocha, snow peas, and bell pepper until just tender. Set aside.
• Coat a small skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium. Add the garlic and let it become fragrant, 1 minute. Add the cabbage and ½ tablespoon soy sauce, stir frying until it softens a bit, 1 minute or so. Remove and keep warm.
• To the same skillet, add the seitan strips and stir fry until lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. (You may need another coat of cooking spray.) Add the steamed vegetables, orange zest, the white parts of the chopped onions, and remaining soy sauce to the skillet and continue to stir fry until warm and vegetables are softened to your liking.
• Reduce heat on the skillet to low. If needed, heat the cabbage quick in the microwave and put it in the serving bowl. Add the Vinaigrette and the optional sweetener to the skillet, and stir until heated through. Serve over the cabbage, top with remaining green onions.

SIMMERED KABOCHA PUMPKIN AND FRIED TOFU WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak kabocha in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Drain.
• Combine kabocha squash, dashi stock, fried tofu, onion, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until kabocha squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil carefully.
• Cool before serving, about 10 minutes.

KABOCHA AND PORK STEW

Steps:

• Mix cooking sherry, cornstarch, soy sauce, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl for the marinade. Pour over pork in a large bowl and stir to coat.
• Cut kabocha into 1 1/2- to 2-inch chunks. (The skin is edible and nutritious, so keep it on!) Set aside.
• Place pork and marinade in a large wok over high heat; cook and stir until crumbly but barely cooked, 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate.
• Add olive oil to the wok and reduce heat to medium-high. Add green onion whites to hot oil; cook and stir until onions begin to brown and turn crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic gloves, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and curry powder; cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn spices. Add kabocha and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add just enough boiling water to cover kabocha pieces. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, steak sauce, oyster sauce, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in pork. Cover and simmer with the lid ajar until kabocha is fork-tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in onion, cover, turn off the heat, and let steam until onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chile powder and serve.