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#Bento - Honey simmered Kabocha: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup water, 2Tb of honey and a dash of salt, add the kabocha and stir to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes until soft, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Store kabocha at room temperature in a cool, dry and dark place for up to 1 month. Refrigerate cooked and cut kabocha and use within 2-3 days. Store sliced kabocha in plastic wrap, foil or a sealed plastic bag. At this point it will be easy to break the remaining quarters down into smaller pieces if your recipe calls for it. One of our favorite rice dishes on a cold day is steamed rice with kabocha squash. Gohan means cooked rice in Japanese. This is super easy to make using a rice cooker. I use a Zojirushi rice cooker and have had it for almost a decade, it still works perfectly (and frequently) for me.