Kabocha squash, is a type of winter squash, a Japanese variety of the species Cucurbita maxima. Kabocha squash is a popular winter vegetable in the U.S, Japan, and Canada. It can be used in any recipe calling for butternut squash or pumpkin. Kabocha is known for its dry-textured flesh, which holds shape in whole baked, stuffed, stews and curries. It is best suited for baking, roasting, steaming, stuffing, boiling, and sautéing.