How to Make Chanko Nabe at Home (Japanese Sumo Stew) | Sudachi

In this video, I'll show you how to make Chanko Nabe, the legendary hot pot that powers Japan's sumo wrestlers. This cozy, protein-packed stew comes together in just 40 minutes and features tender homemade chicken meatballs in a rich miso broth. Perfect for chilly nights when you need something warming and satisfying!

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📌 RECIPE DETAILS:
⏰ Time: 40 mins
👥 Servings: 2
🥕 Ingredients:
Homemade Chicken Meatballs
200 g ground chicken
1 egg
½ tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
½ tbsp yellow miso paste (awase)
½ tsp grated ginger root or ginger paste
1 clove grated garlic or ½ tsp garlic paste for every clove
2 tbsp cornstarch

Broth
1000 ml dashi stock
1 ½ tbsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp grated ginger root or ginger paste
2 cloves grated garlic or ½ tsp garlic paste for every clove
2 tbsp ground sesame seeds
2 tbsp yellow miso paste (awase)

Other Ingredients
1 carrot peeled and cut into thick rounds
1 Japanese leek (naganegi) (white part) cut into thick diagonal slices
1 bunch enoki mushrooms
2 fresh shiitake mushrooms
⅛ Napa cabbage roughly cut
150 g firm tofu cubed
1 bunch potherb mustard (mizuna) stems removed

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❓ COMMON QUESTIONS
Q: Why does chanko nabe look different in every recipe?
A: Chanko nabe isn't really a specific recipe — it's a term that basically means "a hot pot made by sumo wrestlers." Each sumo stable has its own unique way of preparing it, which explains why you'll see so many variations. There's no one "right" way to make it, so you can pretty much customize the soup base and ingredients however you like.

Q: What substitutions can I make if I can't find some of the vegetables?
A: You can easily adapt the recipe using locally available ingredients. Feel free to replace the napa cabbage with other cabbage varieties, use any local mushrooms instead of shiitake or enoki, or swap the chicken meatballs for sliced chicken, pork, or even seafood. The great thing about chanko nabe is how flexible it is — you can add any vegetables you like. Just remember to include some type of cabbage or water-rich vegetables, as they help create the proper amount of soup during cooking.

Q: Do sumo wrestlers really eat chanko nabe every day?
A: Yes, chanko nabe is a regular in sumo stables and is served pretty much every day. The only times it's not served are when the wrestlers eat at restaurants or during regional tours. Back in the day, sumo stables would even travel with big pots to make chanko nabe for lunch after training. While other dishes are served alongside it, chanko nabe remains the centerpiece of a sumo wrestler's daily meals.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:24 Making Chicken Meatballs
1:34 Vegetable I Use
1:53 Making the Broth
2:24 Adding Meatballs
3:38 Adding Vegetables
4:53 Miso Seasoning
6:15 Noodle Finish
6:46 Recipe Ingredients

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