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Oden

Oden is a comforting Japanese dish featuring a variety of ingredients simmered in dashi broth, perfect for cold evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups dashi broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 pack of konnyaku
  • 4 pieces of daikon radish
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 block of tofu
  • 2 pieces of fish cake
  • 1/2 cup of green onions

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Start by making the dashi broth.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to boil and gently add the eggs. Boil for about 7 minutes.
  3. Peel and slice the daikon radish into thick rounds.
  4. Cut the konnyaku into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large pot, combine the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, daikon, konnyaku, and tofu.
  6. Bring the pot to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
  7. Carefully add the fish cakes and boiled eggs to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Serve the oden hot in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Oden is best served hot and can be customized with seasonal vegetables or different proteins.