Easy Microwave-Made Kabocha Squash Salad

• 1/4 Kabocha squash
• 50 grams Cream cheese
• 5 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 dash Salt
• 1 dash Pepper
• 50 grams Raisins (optional)

1. Cut the kabocha squash into about 1.5 cm cubes, place in a microwave-safe container, and rinse with water.
2. This time I used 350 g of kabocha squash.
3. I didn't remove the peel since it's packed with nutrition, but the salad is smoother if the peel is removed.
4. Of course, if you don't like the peel, go ahead and remove it.
5. Also, you could use frozen kabocha squash instead.
6. Drain the kabocha squash, leaving it a bit moist, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 6-8 minutes at 600 W. If the kabocha squash is not fully cooked, microwave some more.
7. Be careful not to burn yourself when removing the plastic wrap!!
8. Once the kabocha squash is tender, mash lightly with a potato masher while it's still hot.
9. Cut the cream cheese into 2 cm squares and mix it into the kabocha squash while it's still hot.
10. Season with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
11. Taste, and add sugar if needed (be sure to season with pepper lightly, taste, and adjust if needed).
12. Once cooled, transfer to a serving plate, and it's done.
13. You could add raisins at Step 6 if you'd like.
14. I like to add raisins to my salad.
15. The sweetness from the kabocha squash tends to stand out more without the raisins.
16. This is how my child and husband like it.

squash, cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, raisins

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/188287-easy-microwave-made-kabocha-squash-salad (may not work)