
Ingredients
- 5 (approx.) dried shiitake mushrooms (approx. 10g)
- 4 new potatoes (halved or quartered, if large)
- 150g mooli, cut into 3 cm pieces
- 200g carrots, cut into 3 cm pieces
- 1 leek, cut into 3 cm chunks
- 200g butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3 cm pieces
- 200g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm pieces
- 1 tbsp red miso (or white miso), plus extra to taste, check for gluten free
- 1 tbsp mirin, check for gluten free
- 1 tbsp cooking sake (optional), check for gluten free
- 100g chopped kale
- 3 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp sea salt, plus a pinch
- 1 (500g) pack Yutaka Frozen Edamame in Pods
- 1 good pinch Japanese seven spice, check for gluten free
- 4 salad onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
Method
Step 1
For the dashi, wash the mushrooms thoroughly, then place in a bowl and cover with 1 litre boiling water. Leave to soak for at least 30 mins (or chill for up to 2 days). Strain over a large saucepan to catch the liquid; place this over a high heat and bring to the boil. Finely slice the mushrooms.Step 2
Drop the potatoes, mooli, carrots and mushrooms into the pan and cook for 5 mins. Add the leek, squash and sweet potatoes; cook for 15-20 mins until the veg is tender. Season with miso, mirin and sake (if using), adding more miso to taste, if liked.Step 3
Meanwhile, blanch the kale in boiling water for 30 secs. Drain well, then place in a small bowl and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and a pinch of sea salt.Step 4
Cook the edamame to pack instructions; drain and toss with the Japanese seven spice, remaining 2 tsp sesame oil and ½ tsp sea salt.Step 5
Spoon the stew into bowls and top with the kale, salad onions and grated ginger. Serve the edamame alongside.