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Oden — traditional dish from Osaka, Japan
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Nutritional Values

🔥560kcal
💪19gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🫘 Soy 🐟 Fish

Oden

How to order / say it
Say it おでん — [Oh-dehn]
Order I'd like the oden, please.
Locally おでんをください。
Say locally

A hotpot dish with various ingredients simmered in dashi.

Why try it?

Oden is a winter staple that embodies the comfort of home-cooked meals in Osaka. Its communal nature and diverse ingredients make it a versatile dish that captures the communal dining culture of the city.

How it tastes

The hearty, clear broth infused with dashi seeps into the ingredients, creating a gently savory and slightly sweet flavor. Different textures from soft daikon to firm fish cakes provide a delightful and varied experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Oden has roots in the 14th century, evolving from a simple dish of tofu and miso to a popular hotpot in the Edo period. Its convenience and warmth made it a favorite in Osaka's cold months, with unique regional variations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 200 g daikon radish
  • 🐟 150 g fish cakes
  • 🥚 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 🥕 100 g konnyaku
  • 🥣 1000 ml dashi stock
  • 🥣 50 ml soy sauce
  • 🥣 30 ml mirin

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dashi with soy sauce and mirin, bringing it to a simmer.
  2. 2 Add daikon, fish cakes, eggs, and konnyaku to the pot.
  3. 3 Simmer until ingredients absorb flavors and soften.
  4. 4 Serve hot, optionally with mustard on the side.
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