To save yourself from a knife battle with a kabocha squash or other really hard one - just set it on the MW plate (no poking) and cook for 3 minutes, rest at least 15, and repeat until a poke is to your liking. Sometimes I just want it a bit soft so I can cut and roast, and other times for puree I let it go until it almost collapses. The rest period is essential
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To save yourself from a knife battle with a kabocha squash or other really hard one - just set it on the MW plate (no poking) and cook for 3 minutes, rest at least 20, and repeat until a poke is to your liking. Sometimes I just want it a bit soft so I can cut and roast, and other times for puree I let it go until it almost collapses. The rest period is essential
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