Chanko hot pot
Japanese Name:
ちゃんこ鍋
Romaji Name:
chankonabe
Description
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Chanko Nabe is a traditional Japanese hot pot dish, famous for being the staple meal of sumo wrestlers. The dish is known for its hearty and nourishing qualities, typically made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and tofu simmered together in a flavorful broth.
History
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Chanko nabe is a hearty Japanese stew traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers to gain weight and strength.
Its origins trace back to the Edo period (17th–19th century), associated with sumo stables in Japan.
The dish combines meat, fish, tofu, vegetables, and broth in a single pot, providing a nutritious and balanced meal.
Each sumo stable often develops its own recipe, reflecting local ingredients and flavors.
After matches or training, wrestlers would eat chanko nabe with rice, often in large quantities.
Today, chanko nabe is enjoyed by the public in restaurants and homes, symbolizing sumo culture and Japanese culinary tradition.