Oden
Oden
Oden is one of Japan's most comforting winter dishes, a slow-simmered hotpot in which a variety of ingredients spend hours absorbing the flavour of a light kombu and katsuobushi dashi. The selection of ingredients varies by region and by household, but typically includes daikon radish, boiled eggs, fish cakes of various types, konjac, tofu and chikuwa fish tubes. Each ingredient contributes something different to the broth as it cooks, so that the final bowl contains a depth that no single ingredient alone could provide.
Oden is traditionally made in a deep pot, simmered on low heat for an extended period, often two to three hours, which means having a pot with a well-fitting lid and good heat retention is important. The donabe clay pot is a classic vessel for oden at home, valued for the way it holds heat evenly and maintains a gentle simmer without requiring constant attention. Cast iron pots work equally well and add their own mineral quality to the broth over time. The dish is typically served directly from the pot at the table, with guests helping themselves to the ingredients they want.
The tools in this collection are oriented around the equipment requirements of oden preparation and service. A deep pot or donabe with an appropriate lid is the centrepiece. A portable Iwatani burner allows the pot to be moved to the table for communal serving in the traditional style. Long chopsticks or tongs for reaching into the broth are essential. Individual serving bowls and small plates for the accompanying karashi mustard round out the setup.
Oden is the kind of meal that improves every time it is reheated, making it an excellent candidate for batch cooking during the winter months.
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Kanagawa Rice Bowls are Japanese ceramic chawan rice bowls with a design inspired by Hokusai's Kanagawa wave woodblock print - bold ocean blue brushwork for a dramatic and iconic Japanese table presence. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Bowls...
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Oden dashi is a classic Japanese soup stock base, lightly seasoned with soy, mirin, and konbu. Just add your favourite oden ingredients for an authentic winter hot-pot experience. Type Ready-to-use oden soup base / 1 pack of 60g Origin Japan...
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The Kyoto Katsugu Ladle is a professional Japanese stainless steel ladle from the Kyoto Katsugu cookware line - perfectly balanced for scooping miso soup, ramen broth, and Japanese hot-pot servings. Brand Kyoto Katsugu Material Stainless steel 9.7 × 3.1 ×...
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The Sori Yanagi ladle is a stainless steel serving ladle with the designer's iconic ergonomic handle, deep bowl capacity and a perfectly angled pour for Japanese broths and soups. Includes 1 ladle Dimensions S :8.6 × 6.3 × 29 cm...
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Nibishi Soy Sauce, premium Japanese double-brewed (saishikomi) soy sauce with a thicker consistency and richer umami. Ideal for sashimi and dipping. Product Typology Sashimi-damari / Amakuchi Shoyu (甘口醤油: Sweet & Viscous Southern Japanese Soy Sauce) Primary Pairing Fresh sashimi slices,...
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Udon Soup Stock, a ready-to-use Japanese dashi concentrate for making authentic udon broth. Dilute and heat for a clean, umami-rich soup base in seconds. Contents 8 sachets × 8g (64g total) Usage 1 sachet per 250ml water Origin Made in...
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Kanagawa Red Rice Bowls are Japanese ceramic chawan inspired by Hokusai's Great Wave in a bold red colourway - a striking, contemporary riff on one of Japan's most celebrated woodblock prints. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Bowls &...
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The Aizome Chopsticks Set features lacquered chopsticks in an Aizome indigo-dyed inspired design - the deep, moody blue of Japan's traditional textile dyeing tradition applied to everyday dining chopsticks. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Set Includes 5 Pairs of...
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Kujira Bowls (set of 4) are deep ceramic bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale series - perfect for rice, miso soup, and noodles as part of a complete ocean-themed Japanese table setting. The Kujira Collection Please note: This collection is...
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Arita Rice Bowls are classic Japanese Arita porcelain chawan rice bowls in traditional blue and white - the definitive Japanese rice bowl in the ceramic tradition that has set the standard for over 400 years. Origin Handcrafted in Arita, Japan...
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Bloom Ramen Bowls, elegant floral pattern in soft colours on white porcelain. Wide and deep, perfectly sized for a generous bowl of ramen or any noodle soup. Includes 2 bowls, 1.5 kg set Dimensions Ø20.5 × H7.5 cm (Ø8.1 ×...
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Aka Ramen spoons, a set of four wide-bowl ceramic spoons in a deep red Aka glaze. Bold, warm, and perfect for a traditional Japanese ramen table setting. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN 🇯🇵 In the Box Set of 4...