Ingredients - 2 hearty servings

(for large size “Fukkura-san”) 

3/4 pound  cod filet, cut into large bite-size pieces

salt

1 tablespoon  sesame oil

1/3 pound  daikon, peeled, cut into1/2-inch discs, and further cut into half

1/3 pound  daikon, peeled, grated, and drained of excess moist

6-7  shiitake mushrooms, cut into half

6-7  shrimp, peeled and veined

3/4 cup  dashi stock

2 tablespoons  sake

2.5 tablespoons  soy sauce

1 tablespoon  mirin

1 teaspoon  sugar

 

 Procedure

1. 1.Season the cod filets with salt and pepper about 30 minutes before starting to cook.
   

2. 2.In the skillet of Fukkura-san, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat and lay the cut daikon pieces.  Sear both sides until lightly brown. (Picture A.)
   

3. 3.Turn the heat to medium.  Combine the dashi stock, sake, soy sauce, mirin and sugar.  Add the mixture to the skillet.
   

4. 4.Add the cod, shiitake mushrooms, and shrimp.  Close with the lid.
   

5. 5.Over medium-heat, cook for about 5 minutes or until the fish is almost cooked through.
   

6. 6.Add the grated daikon to the sauce, and cook for another couple of minutes.
   

7. 7.Turn off the heat and let it rest (with the lid on) for 5 minutes.
   

8. 8.Serve into individual bowls at the table.