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Chanko Nabe (ちゃんこ鍋) – Sumo Wrestler Hot Pot
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Chanko Nabe (ちゃんこ鍋) – Sumo Wrestler Hot Pot
Laura Chen
4
30 minutes
45 minutes
600
Japanese
Main course
Chanko nabe is a hearty, nourishing hot pot traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers in Japan to gain weight and build strength. This stew is rich in protein and vegetables, which makes it a balanced meal.

Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 200 g tofu, cubed
- 100 g shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 leek, cut into rings
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 100 g napa cabbage, roughly chopped
- 2 liters dashi broth
- 100 g udon noodles
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- Salt to taste
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring the dashi broth to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the chicken breast, tofu, shiitake, leek, carrot and napa cabbage and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the udon noodles, soy sauce, mirin and sake and cook for another 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and garnish with scallions.
- Serve hot.
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