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Kabocha Walnut Salad: How Much for One or Two People?
For one serving, use half of a 300 g pack of trimmed fresh kabocha. Check the recipe’s amounts of yogurt, walnut halves, and salt before making one or two servings.
Before cooking for one
Start with an ingredient you already have, then check the recipe's full ingredient list, quantities and equipment before choosing your meal. For a solo meal, use its one-serving quantities.
If you’ve decided whether to eat the kabocha walnut salad alone or share it with someone, start by checking the amounts for each serving size. For 1 serving, use half of a 300g pack of trimmed fresh kabocha; for 2 servings, use a whole pack. Adjust the other ingredients as shown below.
Half a pack for 1 serving
If you’re preparing enough for one meal on your own, use these ingredient amounts:
Kabocha: 0.5 pack (half of a 300g pack of trimmed fresh kabocha), unsweetened plain yogurt: 2 household eating spoons, walnuts: 2 pieces (walnut halves), salt: 1 pinch.
The amount for 1 serving is half a pack, not a whole pack of kabocha. Count walnuts as two halves, not whole walnuts. Use the amounts listed for the yogurt and salt, which are mixed into the salad.
Double each amount for 2 servings
For two people, double each of the same ingredients:
Kabocha: 1 pack ( 300g of trimmed fresh kabocha), unsweetened plain yogurt: 4 household eating spoons, walnuts: 4 pieces (walnut halves), salt: 2 pinches.
So the difference between the half pack for 1 serving and the whole pack for 2 servings isn’t limited to the kabocha. The yogurt increases from 2 to 4 household eating spoons, the walnuts from 2 to 4 pieces, and the salt from 1 to 2 pinches.
Note when each ingredient is added
When dividing up the amounts, keep in mind that not all the ingredients are added at the same stage. The kabocha is prepared and steamed first, while the yogurt and salt are mixed in after the kabocha has cooled.
The walnuts are finely crushed and sprinkled on top afterward. So when shopping or measuring, check the total amount for the number of servings you need, then set each ingredient aside according to the order in which it is used.
Check the list for the number of servings you need
If you’re eating alone, use the list for 1 serving; if you’re sharing with someone, use the list for 2 servings. If you’ve already bought kabocha in another form, don’t assume it matches the pack size in this list. Check the ingredient list in the published recipe for the amount of trimmed fresh kabocha it calls for.
After checking the ingredient amounts for each serving size, follow the cooking steps to see when to add each ingredient. You can find the ingredients and cooking steps in Kkinion’s published recipe.
Recipe Ingredients
Choose one of the two amounts below to suit the number of people you’re making it for.
- Kabocha: 1 serving, 0.5 pack ( 300g of trimmed fresh kabocha) / 2 servings, 1 pack ( 300g of trimmed fresh kabocha)
- Yogurt: 1 serving, 2 household eating spoons (unsweetened plain) / 2 servings, 4 household eating spoons (unsweetened plain)
- Walnuts: 1 serving, 2 pieces (walnut halves) / 2 servings, 4 pieces (walnut halves)
- Salt: 1 serving, 1 pinch / 2 servings, 2 pinches
Complete Cooking Instructions
1Step. Spread out a 300g pack of fresh kabocha with the peel and seeds removed, divide it into two piles, and portion out the amount you need. Place large pieces flat-side down on the cutting board and cut them into 2cm pieces.
2Step. Pour enough water into a pot so it won’t touch the bottom of the steamer, and bring it to a boil. Arrange the kabocha in a single layer in the steamer and cover with a lid. Steam over medium heat for 12 minutes. If a fork doesn’t easily go through to the center, steam for an additional 2 minutes at a time.
3Step. Transfer the kabocha to a small bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes, until the steam has dissipated. Press it with a fork, leaving some small chunks, then mix in the yogurt and salt.
4Step. Break the shelled walnut kernels into small pieces by hand and sprinkle them on top. Serve in a small bowl, mounded low.
See the ingredients and cooking steps for kabocha walnut salad
Web References
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