Oden (おでん)

Ingredients

• 1 medium daikon
• 1 block konnyaku
• 8 pieces fish cakes
• 1 block tofu
• 4 cups dashi
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup mirin
• 2 stalks green onions
• 4 pieces boiled eggs
• 2 tablespoons miso paste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the dashi broth by combining 4 cups of water with dashi powder in a pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

2. 2

   While the dashi is heating, peel and slice the daikon into 1-inch thick rounds. Cut the konnyaku into bite-sized triangles.

3. 3

   Once the dashi reaches a simmer, add the sliced daikon and konnyaku to the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes until the daikon is tender.

4. 4

   Add the fish cakes, tofu (cut into cubes), and boiled eggs to the pot. Stir gently to combine.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, and miso paste until well combined. Pour this mixture into the pot.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low and let the oden simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

7. 7

   While the oden simmers, slice the green onions into thin rings for garnish.

8. 8

   Once the oden is cooked, serve hot in bowls, garnished with green onions. Enjoy your comforting winter stew!