How to make Chao Nan Gua (Kabocha Squash with Ginger

Kabocha squash can be substituted for any winter gourd.

Chao Nan Gua is a savory Taiwanese vegetable dish. This dish is traditionally made with Kabocha squash, but butternut or any other winter gourd will work just as well. Each one-cup serving has approximately 120 calories, four grams of fiber, a gram of protein, and two whole servings of vegetables. This recipe makes four servings.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tsp canola oil
• 1 1/2" piece of ginger, peeled and cut into 1/8" pieces
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 small kabocha squash, about 2.5 lbs, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2" pieces

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add ginger and cook until fragrant, or about two minutes. Add sugar, salt, squash and a half-cup of water.

2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium and cover; allow it to cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, or between eight and 12 minutes.

3. Transfer the dish to a bowl and serve.