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Oden




Source of Recipe


DeniseC


Recipe Introduction


Oden (a traditional Japanese stew-like dish)
This ever so popular, traditional hotpot Japanese dish combines high
quality, uniquely flavored ingredients with a time-tested cooking
technique. Oden, a stew-like dish, is customarily prepared in a large
ceramic pot (but a stainless steel one will work too). Though Oden has
many variations, ours combines shiitake mushrooms, daikon radish, sweet
potato, green cabbage, carrots and tofu in a kombu-based simmering
stock. An ideal way to ward off the looming winter chill.
Serves 4
Nutrition Info

Per Serving (10 oz-wt.): 220 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1.5g
saturated fat, 6g dietary fiber, 16g protein, 26g carbohydrate, 0mg
cholesterol, 300mg sodium


Recipe Link: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/oden.html

List of Ingredients




* 8 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in water until soft), stems
removed and cut in half
* 1 piece (4 x 6 inch) kombu (soaked in water until soft)
* 1 daikon (white Japanese radish), cut into 1-inch thick diagonals
* 1 sweet potato or yam, cut into 1-inch thick diagonals
* 1/2 small green cabbage, cut into thick chunks (about 2 cups)
* 1 package extra firm tofu, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes
* 4 carrot, cut into 1-inch thick diagonals
* 1 TB tamari or soy sauce (or to taste)


Recipe



1. Soak the mushrooms and kombu in water while assembling and preparing the other ingredients.
2. In a large ceramic (or stainless steel) pot, place each ingredient side by side, each item in its own section. Start with the daikon, then add the sweet potato, next the cabbage, tofu, mushrooms and carrots.
3. Place soaked kombu on cutting board. Cut into four strips lengthwise. Take one strip and tie it into a knot and place in the pot. Repeat with remaining strips. (You may place the strips in the pot as is, but the knotted kombu looks better.)
4. Add enough fresh, spring water to cover the vegetables half way. Add tamari.
5. Cover pot and cook for 30 minutes. Uncover pot and continue cooking until all liquid has evaporated. Serve immediately.

Note: If your family likes hot and spicy foods, try serving this with a hot Japanese mustard.