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Oden

A comforting Japanese dish featuring various ingredients simmered in a rich dashi broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups dashi broth
  • 1 daikon radish peeled and cut into thick slices
  • 4 boiled eggs
  • 200 g konnyaku sliced
  • 200 g fish cakes e.g., chikuwa, hanpen
  • 100 g tofu cut into cubes
  • 2 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing the dashi broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot.
  2. Introduce the daikon slices to the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Add the boiled eggs to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  4. Next, add the konnyaku and fish cakes.
  5. Carefully add the tofu cubes to the pot and let them simmer gently.
  6. Stir in the soy sauce and mirin.
  7. After simmering everything for about 15 minutes, toss in the green onions.
  8. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Notes

Let the Oden sit for a while before serving; it tastes even better as the flavors meld together.