Eat the Whole Squash

Published on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, by Sarah Perry / Edit Post

The peels of many winter squashes are not only edible, but delicious, according to many Chowhounds. The peel of Japanese kabocha squash is particularly good. “The skin has flavor, though the texture is different from the meat,” says paulj. “I actually like the color contrast and textural interest” that the occasional strip of squash skin provides, says soupkitten.

Red kuri and kabocha are good choices for squash-skin eating; butternut squash is okay; but soupkitten recommends against incorporating the peel of acorn squash, as it is unpleasant and tough. And turban squash has a hard shell, even after baking, says paulj. Tatai finds the peel of roasted delicata squash to be fine, tender, and flavorful—no reason not to eat it.

Board Link: Winter Squashes: Is it wrong to eat the skins?

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  • I just ate a delicious Sri Lankan curry where I was surprised that the skin of the acorn squash was left on . . . it was surprising tender and beautiful. At first, I thought it was the skin of a zucchini, it fruit and skin were so juicy tender . . . then I saw some of the orange and remembered watching the chef incorporate an acorn squash. Who would have guessed!?! Glad to be an "old fart" who's...+READ

    I just ate a delicious Sri Lankan curry where I was surprised that the skin of the acorn squash was left on . . . it was surprising tender and beautiful. At first, I thought it was the skin of a zucchini, it fruit and skin were so juicy tender . . . then I saw some of the orange and remembered watching the chef incorporate an acorn squash. Who would have guessed!?! Glad to be an "old fart" who's still learning . . . a wonderful work in progress. 8-))-COLLAPSE

  • OK let us try this

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    then enter

    kabocha bisque thai curry soup

    it is yummy

  • If you like Kabocha try this soup- link wad cut before

    www.ifood.tv/recipe/kabocha_bisque_thai_curry_soup

  • If you like Kabocha try this soup-

    http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/kabocha_bisque_thai_curry_soup