Tanuki Daikon

Peel the daikon thickly. Cut a 10 cm length and slice it into 2 cm thick half moons.

Arrange the daikon on a heatproof plate, add 1-2 tablespoons of water, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600 W for 6 minutes.

Slice the narutomaki 7-8 mm thick and cut the leek into thin rounds.

In a pot, combine 3 cups of water, instant dashi, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce to make the broth.

Add the microwaved daikon to the broth, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook 20 minutes uncovered.

After 20 minutes, add the narutomaki and half the tenkasu (about 45 g). Simmer another 5 minutes.

Plate, then top with the remaining tenkasu, sliced leek, and shichimi togarashi.