Udon Noodle Hot Pot

1. 1

   Add the mirin to a pot and boil to evaporate the alcohol.

2. 2

   Add the sugar and dissolve.

3. 3

   Add the 2 kinds of soy sauce and bring to the boil.

4. 4

   Add the bonito flakes, turn off the heat, and stir.

5. 5

   Strain to remove the bonito flakes, and your kaeshi sauce is finished.

6. 6

   (Alternatively, you can put the bonito flakes in a tea strainer and remove it once the mixture is done).

7. 7

   Pour the dashi stock and kaeshi sauce into an earthenware pot and heat until simmering.

8. 8

   Add the filling ingredients, starting with ingredients that will take longest to cook, such as root vegetables.

9. 9

   When they become slightly tender, add the udon noodles and other ingredients.

10. 10

    It's ready to eat once everything is cooked to your liking!

11. 11

    I used spinich, but boiled it in advance and only added it at the end to simmer for a very short amount of time.

12. 12

    Otherwise, it might have colored the whole-hot pot green!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.