Chankonabe
Looking for a delicious, nutritious meal for your toddler that’s simple to prepare? Chankonabe, a Japanese-style vegetable and meat stew traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers, is the perfect choice. It’s easy to make, packed with healthy ingredients, and its mild flavours make it the perfect comfort food for tots. Toddler Recipes Australia has all the tips, tricks, and recipes you need to make a chankonabe perfect for your little one’s tastes. Check out our website for more great toddler-friendly meal ideas!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Chankonabe, Japanese Stew, Soup
- Calories: 800
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 87g
- Fats: 33g
- Preparation Time: 15 min
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 90g tofu, cut into 2 cm cubes
- 225g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 370g potatoes, cut into 2 cm cubes
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 500ml dashi (fish or seaweed)
- 2 tablespoons soya sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
- When the oil is hot add the chicken and stir fry until it is no longer pink.
- Add the tofu, potatoes and carrots and stir fry until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add the dashi, soya sauce and mirin and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for one hour.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Recommended Sides
- Rice
- Pickled cucumbers
- Miso soup
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