Delicious Chilled Kabocha Squash Simmered with Lemon

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the seeds and stringy innards from the kabocha squash, and cut into easy to eat pieces.
2. 2
   Put all the ingredients into a pan, and add the kabocha squash.
3. 3
   Put a small drop lid (otoshibuta) on top of the contents of the pan, as well as a regular lid on the pan.
4. 4
   Simmer over a low heat for 15-20 minutes, until a bamboo skewer pierces easily through the squash.
5. 5
   When the squash is cooked, remove the drop lid and the regular lid.
6. 6
   Raise the heat to high and reduce the liquid.
7. 7
   Leave to cool in the pan for a while.
8. 8
   Transfer to serving dishes, chill well in the refrigerator and serve.