A comforting and nutritious stew featuring kabocha squash, udon noodles, and a rich shiitake dashi broth.
quarts
Kombu (Kelp), 4-inch pieces
pieces
teaspoons
Fresh Ginger, lightly crushed with the side of a knife
0 oz
Fresh Udon Noodles
0 lb
Large Leek, thoroughly washed and sliced into 0.5-inch lengths
each
Large Carrot, peeled and sliced into 0.5-inch-thick pieces
each
Kabocha Squash, unpeeled but seeded and sliced into ~1-inch pieces
0 lb
Fried Tofu Pouches (Aburage) Or Firm Silken Tofu, sliced into strips or cubes
0 oz
Sake
cups
tablespoons
Scallions, sliced very thin
each
Japanese Hot Pepper Powder, optional garnish
to taste
Additional Shoyu, optional garnish
to taste