Little bit about pumpkin in Japan
October 28, 2025 at 1:21 pm,
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Pumpkin in Japan it is a symbol of the lightness of dreams.
- The largest pumpkin in the world - the Guinness Book of Records lists a pumpkin from Japan weighing over 300 kg.
- Pumpkin (kabocha in Japanese) is believed to maintain health and stamina.
- In Japan, pumpkins were used as sake flasks.
The butternut Japanese pumpkin cookies recipe!
40 g butternut pumpkin
30g cane sugar
50 g vegetable butter
110 g rice flour
A pinch of salt
1) Cut butternut pumpkin in half and bake in the oven at 170℃ for 40-50 minutes to bring out the sweetness.
2) Mash the pumpkin and mix with sugar, vegetable butter and salt.
3) Add rice flour and mix well with a rubber spatula.
4) Cut into 3 to 4mm pieces and bake at 170℃ for 18 minutes.