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.

Questions

Can I make Oden gluten-free?

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

How long does Oden keep?

Refrigerate it 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.

Can I halve or double Oden?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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