Make on December 31 - Macrobiotic Osechi (New Years Feast Food): Simmered Konnyaku

• 500 grams Konnyaku
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1 enough to lightly submerge the ingredients in Dashi stock
• 2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Mirin
• 2 tsp Beet sugar
• 1 drizzle Sesame oil
• 1 Sesame seeds
• 1 pinch Chili threads

1. Rub 1 tablespoon of salt into the konnyaku.
2. Cut the konnyaku into rectangular slices.
3. cut a slit lengthwise into the center of each slice, being careful not to cut all the way to the ends.
4. Open the hole in the center of the konnyaku and pass one end of the rectangle through the hole.
5. This will create a "bridal rein" shape.
6. Boil some water and add the konnyaku.
7. Skim off any scum.
8. Remove the konnyaku and pat it dry.
9. Now the preliminary cooking is done.
10. (If you need to make other preparations, you should chill the konnyaku in the fridge now)
11. Put the konnyaku from Step 3 into a frying pan and heat it until it begins to make squeaking sounds.
12. remove the konnyaku from the pan and set it in a tray.
13. Wash the pan.
14. Add the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and beet sugar to the pan and bring to a simmer.
15. Add the konnyaku, and simmer.
16. When the liquid has evaporated, drizzle in the sesame oil, and turn of the heat.
17. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
18. When when you serve the konnyaku, add a pinch of chili threads.
19. The dish is done.

salt, enough, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/171129-make-on-december-31-macrobiotic-osechi-new-years-feast-food-simmered-konnyaku (may not work)