Yosenabe

Name: Yosenabe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 6 cups dashi stock; 2 tbsp sake; 2 tbsp mirin; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced; 1/2 lb cod fillet, cubed; 8 oz peeled shrimp; 1 block medium tofu, cubed; 4 cups napa cabbage, chopped; 8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed

A comforting Japanese hot pot featuring chicken, cod, shrimp, tofu, and vegetables simmered together in a savory dashi broth.

35 minEasyServes 4350 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

6 cups dashi stock
2 tbsp sake
2 tbsp mirin
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced
1/2 lb cod fillet, cubed
8 oz peeled shrimp
1 block medium tofu, cubed
4 cups napa cabbage, chopped
8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 6 cups dashi stock, 2 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp mirin, and 3 tbsp soy sauce over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
2

Add 1 lb sliced boneless chicken thighs to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3

Add 1/2 lb cubed cod fillet, 8 oz peeled shrimp, 1 block cubed medium tofu, 4 cups chopped napa cabbage, and 8 stemmed shiitake mushrooms to the pot.
4

Simmer for 5 minutes until fish flakes easily and vegetables are tender.

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Questions

What is Yosenabe?

A comforting Japanese hot pot featuring chicken, cod, shrimp, tofu, and vegetables simmered together in a savory dashi broth. This reference files it under Japanese dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Yosenabe reach?

For Yosenabe, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of sake in Yosenabe?

The entry for Yosenabe calls for 2 tbsp sake. In its place: Dry sherry or a dry white wine does the same job. For no alcohol, use water or light stock with a few drops of rice vinegar.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Yosenabe?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Yosenabe uses 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced.

Does Yosenabe contain shellfish?

Yes: 8 oz peeled shrimp. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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