Homemade Chanko Nabe With Hearty Broth 🍲

Chanko nabe is a Japanese sumo stew recipe that turns broth, meat, seafood, tofu, and vegetables into a hearty hot pot for sharing. The soup can be made with chicken stock, dashi, soy sauce, miso, sake, mirin, ginger, or garlic to build a deep savory base. Common ingredients include chicken meatballs, sliced pork, fish, shrimp, tofu, napa cabbage, mushrooms, carrot, green onion, daikon, and noodles for a filling texture. As everything simmers together, the vegetables soften, the proteins release flavor, and the broth becomes rich without feeling too heavy. The final chanko nabe is warm, nourishing, and perfect for dinner with rice, udon, ponzu sauce, sesame sauce, or simple Japanese side dishes for a comforting meal at home.