Really Delicious Soy Milk Nabe (Hotpot) Recipe

Name: Really Delicious Soy Milk Nabe (Hotpot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 ml Soy milk; 800 ml Water; 2 to 3 pieces Kombu for dashi stock; 1 handful Bonito flakes; 80 ml Shiro-dashi; 50 ml Sake; 5 tbsp Ground sesame seeds (white); 1 as much (to taste) Pork belly (for shabu shabu); 1 as much (to taste) Tofu; 1 as much (to taste) Chinese cabbage, white part of leek, chrysanthemum greens, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, etc.

Servings: persons

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If possible, soak the kombu in water and leave overnight.
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If you don't have time, heating the water with the kombu, and remove it just before the pot comes to a boil.
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Remove the kombu, let the broth come to a boil, add the bonito flakes (a big handful!)
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and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and leave for 1-2 minutes.
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When the bonito flakes sink to the bottom, remove with a scum skimmer or a perforated ladle while squeezing them out.
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Add the sake and shirodashi, and bring to a boil.
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Put in the soy milk and ground sesame seeds.
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It's a bit rich and salty since it will get more watery when the vegetables are added.
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If it's too salty, dilute with water.
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Don't let the broth boil or it will separate.
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The soup base is done.
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Just put whatever ingredients you like and enjoy!
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We like it with pork belly!
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Delicious eaten with yuzu pepper paste.
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Basic hotpot soup recipe:
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Hakata-style motsu hotpot - You can use the basic soup base to make motsu (giblets) hot pot too!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 ml Soy milk, 800 ml Water, 2 to 3 pieces Kombu for dashi stock, 1 handful Bonito flakes, and more.

Yes, Really Delicious Soy Milk Nabe (Hotpot) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Really Delicious Soy Milk Nabe (Hotpot)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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