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Oden (Japanese-Style Fish Cakes in Broth)
5 from 9 votes

Oden (Japanese-Style Fish Cakes in Broth)

Oden is a Japanese comforting winter dish of an assortment of fish cakes simmered in a dashi and soy flavoured broth.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer, Soup, Snacks
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fish cake assorted
Dashi broth:
  • 8 C water filtered
  • 2 large pieces dried kombu kelp
  • 1 ½ C bonito flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon mirin or rice vinegar
  • 1 small daikon cut into chunks
  • 6 shiitake mushrooms soaked in hot water
Garnish: (optional)
  • green onions chopped
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

Make the dashi broth:
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  1. In a large pot, add a piece of kombu (seaweed).
  2. Cover with 8 C water.
  3. Bring the water up to a simmer. (Don't boil the kombu or it will become slimy). Skim off any foam.
  4. Remove the kombu.
  5. Add in the bonito flakes. Bring it up to a simmer again, for about 30 seconds before turning off the heat.
  6. Let the broth sit for 10 minutes before straining the liquid through a sieve. (You can discard the bonito flakes or make furikake with it).
Flavour the broth:
  1. Add in the soy sauce and mirin, daikon and shiitake mushrooms.
  2. Bring the broth up to a simmer over low heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  3. Add in the fish cakes and let simmer over low heat, until fish cakes are plump and juicy and daikon and mushrooms are cooked.
  4. Garnish with green onions and cilantro (optional).
  5. Serve the fish cakes with the hot dashi broth.

Nutrition Information

Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 64g (128%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 571mg (24%) Potassium 1079mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 64g 128%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 571mg 24%
Potassium 1079mg 23%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.