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Authentic Japanese Motsunabe (Offal Hot Pot)

Motsunabe is a Japanese hot pot dish featuring offal, typically beef or pork tripe, simmered in a flavorful broth with garlic chives, cabbage, and other vegetables. It's a hearty and delicious meal perfect for cooler weather. Enjoy this authentic Motsunabe recipe!

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 500 g Beef or Pork Tripe (Motsu)
  • 1 bunch Garlic Chives (Nira)
  • 1/4 head Cabbage
  • 1 bunch Chinese Garlic Chives (Atsubana Nira)
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic
  • 1-2 pieces Red Chili Pepper
  • 800 ml Motsunabe Soup Base (or Dashi)
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 2 tbsp Sake (Cooking Sake)
  • 1 tbsp Miso Paste
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 block Tofu (Firm or Silken)
  • 1-2 servings Champon Noodles

Prepare the Ingredients

If using raw tripe, thoroughly clean and boil it until tender (this can take a significant amount of time). Pre-boiled tripe is much more convenient. Cut the tripe into bite-sized pieces. Chop the cabbage into roughly 2-inch pieces. Cut the garlic chives into 2-3 inch lengths. Mince the garlic. Slice the red chili pepper (if using).

Prepare the Soup Base

In a large pot or donabe (Japanese earthenware pot), combine the Motsunabe soup base (or dashi), soy sauce, mirin, sake, and miso paste. Mix well until the miso paste is dissolved.

Assemble the Hot Pot

Arrange the tripe, cabbage, garlic chives, Chinese garlic chives (if using), minced garlic, and red chili pepper (if using) in the pot. If using tofu, add it around the edges. Drizzle sesame oil over the ingredients.

Cook the Hot Pot

Bring the soup base to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together. Be sure to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Enjoy and Add Noodles

Serve the Motsunabe hot pot directly from the pot. After you've enjoyed the ingredients, add the Champon noodles to the remaining broth and cook until tender. This is a traditional way to finish Motsunabe.

Nutrition Facts Estimated per 100g of product

Calories: 90, Protein: 8g, Fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 4g (Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredient choices).

Other Considerations for Nutrition

Motsunabe can be high in cholesterol due to the offal. The sodium content can also be significant, especially if using a pre-made soup base. Choose lower sodium options where possible. Offal is a good source of iron and other minerals.

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FAQ

  • Where can I find Motsunabe soup base?

    Motsunabe soup base can be found at Asian grocery stores or online retailers specializing in Japanese ingredients. If you can't find it, you can use dashi (Japanese fish stock) as a substitute and adjust the seasonings to taste.
  • Can I use other vegetables in Motsunabe?

    Yes, you can add other vegetables such as burdock root (gobo), bean sprouts, or enoki mushrooms. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • What is Champon noodles?

    Champon noodles are thick, wheat-based noodles commonly used in Japanese hot pot dishes like Motsunabe. If you can't find Champon noodles, you can substitute them with udon or ramen noodles.