Chakin-Shibori Kaboch Squash Bites

Ingredients

• 60 grams Kabocha squash
• 1 +1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 tsp Milk

Instructions

1. Cut the kabocha roughly, place in a heatproof plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave to soften.
2. Remove the skin from the kabocha and set aside.
3. Add sugar and mash with the back of a spoon.
4. Then add milk and mix further.
5. Wrap a portion in plastic wrap.
6. Twist and squeeze tightly to form a ball.
7. Unwrap and then neaten the shape.
8. Using a bamboo skewer or toothpick, mark vertical lines to the side.
9. Carve two circles from the kabocha peel using a straw.
10. Top on the kabocha squash and it's done!
11. To freeze, place into cupcake liners, wrap in plastic wrap, then put into a freezer bag!
12. You can pack the frozen bites into your bento lunch box and they'll be thawed by lunch time!
13. Take it out earlier in the wintertime.