To cut up the kabocha squash for this recipe, slice 1/4" off the stem end and base. Stand it on a cut end and halve from top to bottom. Scoop out seeds, peel, and you're home free.
Ingredients
2 cups (1-inch pieces) peeled kabocha squash
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 ounces pork sausage, casing removed
2 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 serrano chile, sliced
2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Crushed salted, roasted peanuts and chopped cilantro (for serving)
Directions
Steam squash in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water until tender, 6–8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet and cook squash, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet, add sausage, and cook, breaking into large pieces and stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add scallions, garlic, chile, and ginger and cook, stirring often, just until softened, about 2 minutes. Add squash, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar; toss to combine.
