Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 package of udon noodles
- 1 pound of assorted oden ingredients (such as daikon radish, konjac, fish cakes, boiled eggs, and tofu)
- 6 cups of dashi broth
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of mirin
- 1 tablespoon of sake
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice), to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Ladle
- Serving bowls
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring the dashi broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to the pot and stir to combine.
3. Add the oden ingredients to the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the ingredients are heated through.
4. While the oden ingredients are simmering, cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions.
5. Once the udon noodles are cooked, drain them and divide them among serving bowls.
6. Using a ladle, scoop the oden ingredients and broth over the udon noodles in each bowl.
7. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature:
Low heat
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Protein: 15g
Sodium: 1500mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Oden ingredients can be substituted with any other type of protein or vegetable that you prefer.
- Dashi broth can be substituted with chicken or vegetable broth.
Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms or bok choy to the oden ingredients for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use soba noodles instead of udon noodles for a different texture.
Tips and tricks:
- To save time, you can use pre-packaged oden ingredients instead of preparing them from scratch.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more or less soy sauce, mirin, sake, or sugar.
- To make the dish spicier, add more shichimi togarashi or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Storage instructions:
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, simply microwave the leftovers or heat them up in a pot on the stove until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the oden udon in individual bowls with chopsticks and a spoon.
Garnishes:
Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi.
Pairings:
Pair the oden udon with a side of steamed rice and a Japanese-style salad.
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed rice and a Japanese-style salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the broth is too salty, add more water or broth to dilute it.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the oden ingredients and noodles thoroughly to prevent any foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
Oden is a traditional Japanese winter dish that consists of various ingredients simmered in a seasoned broth.
Flavor profiles:
The dish has a savory and slightly sweet flavor from the broth and seasoning, with a variety of textures from the oden ingredients and udon noodles.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the oden udon as a main dish for lunch or dinner.
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Region: Japanese