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Chanko Nabe

Cultural Context

Chanko Nabe is a traditional Japanese stew associated with sumo wrestlers, designed to provide a hearty meal to support their rigorous training. The dish is typically made with a variety of ingredients, reflecting the communal aspect of dining among sumo wrestlers. Today, Chanko Nabe has gained popularity beyond the sumo community and is enjoyed in homes and restaurants across Japan and beyond, often customized with seasonal ingredients.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
400g ground chicken
1 white leek
3-4 leaves napa cabbage
1 block silken tofu
1 bunch shimeji mushrooms
spring greens (as needed)
ganmo (fried tofu) (as needed)
3g salt (1/2 teaspoon)
21g sake (1.5 tablespoons)
5g light soy sauce (1 teaspoon)
3g grated ginger (1/2 teaspoon)
1 egg
1.5 tablespoons potato starch
15g sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
5g grated ginger (1 teaspoon)
5g grated garlic (1 teaspoon)
600cc water
10g chicken bouillon powder (1 tablespoon)
30g white dashi (2 tablespoons)
15g mirin (1 tablespoon)
30g sake (3 tablespoons)
8g light soy sauce (1/2 tablespoon)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while cottage cheese is more affordable.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white sugar + water

Rice vinegar adds acidity without alcohol, while the sugar mix mimics sweetness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more economical.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + soy sauce

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while the water mix is cost-effective.

1

Knead the ground chicken well before adding seasonings to ensure the flavors mix well and the texture becomes sticky, making it easier for the egg to incorporate.

2

Add the egg to the chicken mixture to create a plump texture.

3

Grease your hands or a spoon with oil to make shaping the chicken balls easier.

4

Prepare the broth by heating sesame oil and adding grated ginger and garlic.

5

Add water, chicken bouillon powder, white dashi, mirin, sake, and light soy sauce to the pot and bring to a boil.

6

Add the chicken balls to the boiling broth along with your choice of vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringchoppingstirring

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

fishsoysesame

Also Known As

Chanko StewSumo Stew

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