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Cozy Oxtail Oden Recipe (Warm Fish Cake Stew)

Oxtail Oden: A Cozy Fish Cake Stew

There’s something truly magical about a warm bowl of stew on a chilly day. Oxtail Oden is a comforting fish cake stew that’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oxtail Oden
  • 2 lb oxtail cut into pieces
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 2 medium carrots cut into large chunks
  • 1 medium daikon radish peeled and cut into thick slices
  • 200 g fish cakes sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • to taste salt
  • Chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine the oxtail and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours. Don’t forget to skim off any foam that rises to the surface!
  2. Step 2: After 2 hours, add the onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, and daikon radish to the pot. Keep simmering for another hour until the oxtail is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the fish cakes, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to let those flavors mingle.
  4. Step 4: Season with salt to taste.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions. Enjoy every warm spoonful!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.