Chankonabe Japanese Sumo Stew

Name: Chankonabe Japanese Sumo Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Napa cabbage; 300 g Daikon radish; 2 medium Carrots; 10 fresh Shiitake mushrooms; 400 g Firm tofu; 5 stalks Green onions; 2 l Dashi broth; 100 ml Sake (cooking wine); 50 ml Mirin; 50 ml Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 400 g Udon noodles

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 15m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Chankonabe, the traditional dish of Japanese sumo wrestlers, is a nourishing and flavorful one-pot meal designed to provide energy. This rich stew is packed with protein and vegetables, making it a perfect choice for cold days or a hearty family dinner. Bring the authentic taste of Japan into your home with this warming, umami-rich dish that will captivate your taste buds with every bite. This recipe is easy to prepare yet impressive, guaranteed to be a crowd-plepleaser.

Steps

Preparation

Prepare all ingredients: cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, napa cabbage into larger slices, daikon radish and carrots into thin rounds or half-moons. Slice shiitake mushrooms, cube the tofu, and chop green onions. Grate ginger and mince garlic.

Prepare Broth

In a large pot or donabe (Japanese clay pot), heat a little sesame oil over medium heat. Add grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in dashi broth, sake, mirin, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.

Cook and Layer

Add chicken thigh pieces to the broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn white. Then, layer in the harder vegetables: daikon radish, carrots, followed by shiitake mushrooms and napa cabbage. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked. Finally, add the tofu cubes and udon noodles, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until noodles are tender and tofu is heated through.

Serve

Serve immediately, hot, generously garnished with fresh green onion slices. You can offer extra soy sauce or shichimi togarashi on the side to taste.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 450g
Calories	150 kcal	675 kcal
Protein	12g	54g
Fat	6g	27g
Carbohydrate	10g	45g
Fiber	2g	9g
Sugar	3g	13.5g

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Chankonabe Japanese Sumo Stew

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ingredients

Steps

Preparation

Prepare Broth

Cook and Layer

Serve

Extra Tips

► Don't be afraid to experiment with other vegetables like bok choy or enoki mushrooms for more variety in your stew.

► For dashi broth, you can use instant dashi powder if you don't have time to make it fresh.

► When serving, sprinkle with a little toasted sesame seeds or shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice blend) for extra flavor.

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