In Japan, nabe, or hotpot, is a warming, winter soupy-stew cooked in a donabe (earthenware pot). Chanko nabe – sumo wrestler nabe – is a healthy, hearty, calorific version that gets its name because it’s eaten by sumo wrestlers to help them gain (or maintain) their weight.Dashi bags look like tea bags, and can be found in the Japanese section of supermarkets. Just soak them in hot water for an instant, umami-rich clear broth. For this dish, choose the type made with katsuo (fermented and dried…
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