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From party-favorite sukiyaki to kimchi nabe, here are the best Japanese hot pot recipes to make at home. They are perfect for cold-weather and social gatherings.

A black staub containing Kimchi Jjigae (Stew) topped with slices of tofu.

Popular Hot Pot Recipes

Chanko Nabe in a donabe hot pot.

Chanko Nabe (Sumo Stew) ちゃんこ鍋

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A Japanese donabe clay pot containing salmon, potato, daikon, corn, cabbage simmered in miso-based soup.

Hokkaido Salmon Hot Pot (Ishikari Nabe) 石狩鍋

4.89

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Kimchi Gyoza Nabe served in donabe (Japanese earthenware pot).

Kimchi Gyoza Nabe (Hot Pot) キムチ餃子鍋

4.83

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A Dutch oven containing thousand layers of cabbage leaves and pork belly slices simmered in a savory dashi broth.

Mille-Feuille Nabe ミルフィーユ鍋

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A donabe containing udon noodles, chicken, fish cakes, deep fried tofu, mushrooms, and leeks in a hearty miso broth.

Miso Nikomi Udon 味噌煮込みうどん

4.83

(41)

An electric hot pot containing Mizore Nabe, a Japanese hot pot with grated daikon.

Mizore Nabe (Hot Pot with Grated Daikon) みぞれ鍋

4.41

(10)

A Japanese earthenware pot (donabe) containing Mizutaki (Japanese Chicken Hot Pot) filled with chicken, tofu, mushrooms, and all kinds of vegetables.

Mizutaki (Chicken Hot Pot) 水炊き

4.8

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A donabe containing vegetables and pork in a savory miso soy milk broth.

Soy Milk Hot Pot 豆乳鍋

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A black staub containing Kimchi Jjigae (Stew) topped with slices of tofu.

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

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Kimchi Jjigae is a spicy Korean stew made of pork belly, tofu, and napa...

A donabe (earthenware hot pot) containing meat, seafood, and vegetables.

Yosenabe (Japanese Hot Pot) 寄せ鍋

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Yosenabe is a classic Japanese hot pot made with a mix of chicken, seafood,...

A donabe clay pot containing Japanese fish cake stew called oden, an assortment of fish balls and fish cakes.

Oden (Japanese Fish Cake Stew) おでん

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Oden is a Japanese fish cake stew simmered in a soy sauce-based dashi broth...

A Japanese clay pot simmering chicken meatballs, tofu, mushrooms, and various vegetables in a savory dashi broth.

Tsukune Hot Pot 鶏つくね鍋

4.42

(12)

Tsukune Hot Pot is a Japanese dinner of chicken meatballs, tofu, and mushrooms cooked...

Chicken Zosui (Japanese rice soup) served in a donabe, Japanese earthenware pot.

Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup) 雑炊

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Zosui is a comforting Japanese rice soup cooked in a savory dashi broth with...

A mason jar containing Yuzu Ponzu (Yuzupon) - Japanese citrus dipping sauce.

Homemade Ingredient

Yuzu Ponzu ゆずポン

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What to do with fresh yuzu fruits? Make this delicious Japanese dipping sauce called...

An electric hot pot containing Mizore Nabe, a Japanese hot pot with grated daikon.

Mizore Nabe (Hot Pot with Grated Daikon) みぞれ鍋

4.41

(10)

With napa cabbage, fried tofu, and mushrooms simmered in kombu dashi, Mizore Nabe is...

Tablesetup for shabu shabu - donabe hot pot, vegetables, meat, udon, and dipping sauces.

Japanese Culture

Nabemono: A Guide to Japanese Hot Pot 鍋物

A complete guide on how to prepare nabemono (Japanese hot pot dishes) and 13...

A Japanese donabe clay pot containing salmon, potato, daikon, corn, cabbage simmered in miso-based soup.

Hokkaido Salmon Hot Pot (Ishikari Nabe) 石狩鍋

4.89

(17)

With salmon, potatoes, and corn cooked in a savory miso-based broth, this Salmon Hot...

A Japanese earthenware pot (donabe) containing Mizutaki (Japanese Chicken Hot Pot) filled with chicken, tofu, mushrooms, and all kinds of vegetables.

Mizutaki (Chicken Hot Pot) 水炊き

4.8

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Mizutaki or Japanese Chicken Hot Pot is a dish that chicken, assorted vegetables, mushrooms,...

A Japanese earthenware pot (Donabe) containing vegetables, tofu, and pork cooked in sesame and miso based soup broth.

Sesame Miso Hot Pot 胡麻味噌鍋

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{Vegan Adaptable} With kombu and shiitake broth seasoned with savory miso and nutty sesame...

A donabe containing udon noodles, chicken, fish cakes, deep fried tofu, mushrooms, and leeks in a hearty miso broth.

Miso Nikomi Udon 味噌煮込みうどん

4.83

(41)

Miso Nikomi Udon is a hearty and comforting noodle soup where chicken, fish cake,...

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