Oden
A winter comfort food consisting of various ingredients simmered in a light soy-dashi broth.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the daikon: slice it into thick 1-inch rounds, peel them thickly, and bevel the sharp edges to prevent them from breaking apart. Parboil the daikon in rice water for 15 minutes to remove bitterness.
- 2
Prepare the konnyaku: score the surface in a crosshatch pattern so it absorbs flavor, then blanch it in boiling water for 3 minutes to remove its smell.
- 3
Prepare the fish cakes: pour boiling water over the deep-fried fish cakes to remove excess surface oil.
- 4
In a large, deep pot, combine the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Add the daikon, konnyaku, and hard-boiled eggs. Simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes. Do not let the broth boil, or it will become cloudy.
- 6
Add the fish cakes in the last 15-20 minutes of cooking. Serve hot directly from the broth with a small dab of sharp karashi mustard.
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