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The "Shishigatani-kabocha" (Cucurbita moschata) belongs to Cucurbitaceae (the Gourd family). It is an annual herb that is a variety of "Japanese squash" (Tropical squash) that has been cultivated in Shishigadani, Kyoto in Japan since the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). The shape is gourd, with humps on the fruit surface and unclear flutes. It is green at first, but when it ripens, it becomes pale orange-brown with white powder. Compared to ordinary "squash", it is sticky and has a lot of water, so it is used for simmered dishes and tempura.
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