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カボチャ (かぼちゃ, Kabocha) is Squash — a Japanese food (plants, vegetables).
What is Squash?
Kabocha is a type of winter squash. In Japan, kabocha may refer to the pictured squash, to the Western pumpkin, or indeed to other squashes. Kabocha is commonly utilized in side dishes and soups, or as a substitute for potato or other squash varieties. Japanese kabocha (a variety of Cucurbita maxima) has an exceptionally sweet flavor, even sweeter than butternut squash. It is similar in texture and flavor to a pumpkin and sweet potato combined. The rind is edible although some cooks may peel it to speed up the cooking process or to suit their personal taste preferences.