Simmered Thread-sail filefish (Kawahagi no Nitsuke), Quick Oden (Japanese Winter Stew)

The other day, I found Kawahagi fish that is super popular in Japan at Tiong Bahru Market by a chance. (can you imagine how much I was excited to see that fish as they are not familiar in Singapore!!!)

I cured by removing gills, guts and skin for a simmered dish.

This tasty fish turned into this 🙂

I simmered with burdock and ginger. Super tasty!!
It was a cooler evening than normal tropical weather, so I made wintery stew for the family, that is named Oden.

Normally, we put multiple fillings like fishcakes, vegetables and boiled eggs etc., but this was my quick Oden, so it looked simple, but chicken drumsticks and fishcakes enough worked well for a good soup.

Pickled Okura as for cleaning our palates 🙂

That was the first time for my kids to try Kawahagi fish, but they liked it as it was seasoned with sweet savoury soy based Dashi.

Ok, it’s already Friday night (woo hoo, that’s my most favourite time!!)

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Naoko

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Japanese chef, Culinary artist