noun
- A small, dark green Japanese winter squash with a bumpy skin and sweet, orange flesh, used in cooking.
Usage: Also called Japanese pumpkin or kabocha squash.; Common in Japanese and Asian cuisine.
Examples
- She roasted the kobocha squash with olive oil and sea salt.
- Kobocha is a staple ingredient in traditional Japanese tempura.
- The farmer's market had fresh kobocha in the fall.
- You can use kobocha in soups, curries, and desserts.
- The sweet flavor of kobocha makes it popular in both savory and sweet dishes.