ODEN WITH HOMEMADE SHRIMP BALLS
Oden is a comforting Japanese one-pot dish in which assorted fish cakes, vegetables, fried tofu and hard-boiled eggs are simmered in a dashi broth. Hondashi, bonito soup stock made from dried bonito and flavors of kombu, is a convenient pantry item that creates instant dashi. Homemade shrimp balls with fragrant ginger, garlic and scallions replace store-bought fish cakes in this version. As they poach alongside earthy mushrooms and daikon, the soup becomes fortified with deep seafood flavor. Inari-no-moto, found canned in most Asian markets, is deep-fried tofu that has been cooked in dashi, soy sauce and mirin until it softens and absorbs the sauce. The tofu adds texture and another layer of seasoning, but the hot pot is just as tasty without. Add udon noodles for a heartier meal.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, seafood, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, arrange eggs in a single layer and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a full boil, then cover and turn off the heat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until eggs are cooled, then peel.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add 8 cups water, the daikon, cabbage and instant dashi powder, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until daikon is tender, about 15 minutes.
- While daikon cooks, in a medium bowl, combine shrimp, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt and cornstarch, and mix well. Using about a scant 2 tablespoons per shrimp ball, form mixture into 16 balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Mixture will be sticky, so work with moistened hands.
- Add shrimp balls, inari-no-moto and eggs to pot and simmer until shrimp balls turn pink and are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in udon, if using.
- Divide the shrimp balls, vegetables, tofu and udon among bowls. Halve eggs and add to bowls. Fill bowls with broth and serve with hot mustard on the side for dipping.
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Terry Rowan
[email protected]I love the addition of the shrimp balls to this oden. It makes it so much more flavorful.
June Travis
[email protected]This oden is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and filling.
Hira Grg
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this oden recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mary Mbugua
[email protected]This oden is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Khan Najeeb
[email protected]I love that this oden is so versatile. You can add whatever vegetables you like.
Ahmed Ahmed
[email protected]This oden is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
OG TyleR_ZA
[email protected]I made this oden for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Melvin Roxas Laxa
[email protected]This oden is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.
Peace Ogunniyi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I still enjoyed this oden. The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Muhammad Alrayan
[email protected]This oden is perfect for a cold winter day.
Prince Gurung
[email protected]I love the addition of the shrimp balls to this oden. It makes it so much more flavorful.
Jayden Ingalls
[email protected]This oden is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Okenwa Kenechukwu
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this oden recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Qasim Chohan
[email protected]This oden is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and filling.
Benson Boyane
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses homemade shrimp balls. It makes the oden so much more special.
Godwin Comedy
[email protected]This oden was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Jay Bhandari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of oden, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp balls were amazing and the broth was so flavorful.
Mir Saqib Mir Saqib
[email protected]This is my new favorite oden recipe! The shrimp balls are so delicious and the broth is so rich and flavorful.
Oluomo Emmanuel
[email protected]I made this oden for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp balls, which were so easy to make.
Mohammod Emam
[email protected]Oden with homemade shrimp balls was a hit! The broth was so flavorful and the shrimp balls were perfectly bouncy. My family loved it.