Pumpkin and Soybeans with Sweet Vinegar" Recipe! The sweetness of the pumpkin is tightened by vinegar.

Here is a recipe for "Kabocha and Soybeans with Sweet and Sour Sauce" that can be easily prepared in the microwave. The sweetness of the soft, melted pumpkin is enhanced by the richness of the soybeans. The vinegar tightens the sweetness and gives it a refreshing aftertaste.

Pumpkin and Soybeans with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients (for 2 persons)

300g (10.58oz) pumpkin
50g (1.76oz) steamed soybeans
1 tbsp vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
pinch of salt

Sweet and sour sauce with pumpkin and soybeans Directions

Remove guts from pumpkin and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place in a heatproof container and cover softly with plastic wrap.


Heat in a microwave oven at 500W for 6 minutes to soften.

While the pumpkin is hot, add the steamed soybeans, vinegar, sugar and salt.


Toss to coat and serve.

Pumpkin and Soybeans with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Soybeans add a crunchy and rich accent to the sweetness of soft and melted pumpkin. The vinegar tightens the sweetness just enough to give it a refreshing aftertaste.


This recipe is lightly seasoned to bring out the flavor of the pumpkin and soybean ingredients themselves. It is also delicious even after it has cooled, so it is recommended as a side dish for lunch boxes. If you are tired of sweet and spicy pumpkin, try this recipe.