Oden

Name: Oden
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 6 cups dashi stock; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 3 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp sake; 1 lb daikon radish, thickly sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled; 1 block konjac block, sliced; 8 pieces fried fish cakes, blanched; 2 tsp Japanese mustard

A comforting Japanese hot pot dish featuring tender daikon, hard-boiled eggs, and fish cakes simmered in a light dashi broth.

85 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups dashi stock
1/4 cup light soy sauce
3 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 lb daikon radish, thickly sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1 block konjac block, sliced
8 pieces fried fish cakes, blanched
2 tsp Japanese mustard

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 6 cups dashi stock, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, 3 tbsp mirin, and 2 tbsp sake over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb thickly sliced daikon radish and bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
3

Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the radish softens.
4

Add 1 block sliced konjac block, 4 peeled hard-boiled eggs, and 8 pieces blanched fried fish cakes to the pot.
5

Cover and simmer gently on low heat for an additional 30 minutes.
6

Serve hot in shallow bowls accompanied by 2 tsp Japanese mustard on the side.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Oden?

As written, 85 minutes: 25 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (30 minutes): "Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the radish softens."

Is there a substitute for sake in Oden?

The entry for Oden calls for 2 tbsp sake. In its place: Dry sherry or a dry white wine does the same job. For no alcohol, use water or light stock with a few drops of rice vinegar.

Can I make Oden gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Oden is 1/4 cup light soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Oden contain soy?

Yes: 1/4 cup light soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Oden?

Refrigerate Oden for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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