Easy Kabocha Fries (Japaense Pumpkin Recipe)

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If you’re looking for an easy kabocha squash recipe, try these Japanese-style Kabocha Fries! They’re ready in just 10 minutes and taste amazing!

Looking for simple kabocha recipes? Try my Kabocha Tempura, Kabocha Salad with Boiled Egg, or Kabocha Miso Soup!

fried kabocha squash served on a plate

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From Harold: “Very good, but I had to be careful not to cook it too much.”

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • Kabocha fries are a simple and crispy pumpkin dish.
  • They require just 4 ingredients.
  • An easy recipe that comes together in under 10 minutes.

Kabocha

Kabocha, also known as Japanese pumpkin, is a winter squash commonly used in Japanese cooking. It has a dark green outer skin and bright orange flesh that’s sweet and starchy. It’s a delicious vegetable for making creamy soups, roasting, and frying.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Kabocha Fries:

ingredients for fried kabocha squash
  • Kabocha‘s harvest time is summer, but fall is the best season after going through drying and aging, and the taste becomes richer and sweeter. Pick the one with bright orange and filled with pulp and seeds. If you are unsure how to cut it, check out this recipe, “How to cut a Kabocha squash.”
  • Potato Starch makes these fries crunchy. You can substitute it with cornstarch or rice flour.

How To Make Kabocha Fries: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to make kabocha fries.

Step 1

Slice the kabocha.

How to make kabocha fries.

Step 2

Coat with potato starch.

How to make kabocha fries.

Step 3

Pan fry until crispy.

How to make kabocha fries.

Step 4

Flip them over and fry for a few more minutes.

fried kabocha squash served on a plate with a folk

Serve on a plate, sprinkle with salt, and enjoy while hot!

Dive Deeper into Cooking Kabocha!

sliced of kabocha squash.

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fried kabocha squash served on a plate

Easy Kabocha Fries (Japanese Pumpkin Recipe)

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Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Juri Austin
If you're looking for an easy kabocha squash recipe, try these Japanese-style Kabocha Fries! They’re ready in just 10 minutes and taste amazing!

Equipment

  • Frying Pan 22 cm (9 inches)

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Prepare Kabocha: Slice the kabocha squash into even pieces.
  • Coat with Potato Starch: Place the kabocha slices in a bowl, add potato starch, and toss by hand until they are evenly coated.
  • Pan-Fry: Heat enough oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the kabocha slices and pan-fry until crispy on both sides.
  • Season: Transfer the fried kabocha to a plate and sprinkle with salt to taste.

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Notes

  • Substitute: You can substitute potato starch with cornstarch or rice flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: fried kabocha squash, vegan
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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Ich liebe sweet Kabocha, ich könnte ihn jeden Tag essen, morgen, mittags, abends und zwischen durch auch, yummy!
    I love sweet kabocha, I could eat it every day, morning, noon, evening and in between too, yummy!
    Grüße,
    Jesse-Gabriel