Mini pumpkin is a compact squash (500g-1kg), thin skin, yellow-orange flesh, outstanding with a chewy taste like chestnuts and high sweetness. Usually steamed, baked, made into soup or stuffed with meat, this squash is rich in vitamins A, C, good for eyes and weight loss. It is a hot agricultural product, believed to have originated from Korea/Japan.

Outstanding features:

• Flavore: Firm, chewy, supple, deep sweetness (13-14 brix) and fragrant like roasted chestnuts.
• Shape: Small, thin peel can be eaten, few seeds.
• Nutrition: Rich in fibre, vitamins, low in calories, suitable for dieters.

Popular way to prepare:

• Steam/Boil: Keep the natural sweetness, smooth.
• Baking: Using an oven or air fryer (can be stuffed with meat, cheese).
• Cooking porridge/Soup: Create consistency and sweet flavour for the dish.

Note:

• Should choose sturdy fruits with dark skin (yellow-orange or blue-black).
• After buying it, you can leave it for a few days to reduce the water, when eating it will be more juicy and sweet.