Chanko Nabe

Name: Chanko Nabe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 4 scallions, sliced; 6 cups dashi stock; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp mirin; 4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped; 14 oz medium-firm tofu, cubed; 8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed

A deeply comforting Japanese hot pot filled with chicken meatballs, fresh vegetables, and tofu simmered in savory dashi broth.

35 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinStandardLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
4 scallions, sliced
6 cups dashi stock
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp mirin
4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped
14 oz medium-firm tofu, cubed
8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed

Instructions

1

Mix 1 lb ground chicken, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and half of the 4 sliced scallions together in a bowl.
2

Bring 6 cups dashi stock, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 tbsp mirin to a boil in a large pot, then reduce heat to a simmer.
3

Scoop spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into the broth and cook until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 8 minutes.
4

Add 4 cups chopped Napa cabbage, 14 oz cubed medium-firm tofu, and 8 stemmed shiitake mushrooms to the pot and simmer until cabbage leaves soften, about 5 minutes.
5

Garnish with remaining 4 sliced scallions and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Chanko Nabe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chanko Nabe keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Chanko Nabe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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