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Kiritanpo nabe with Chinese cabbage, chicken, and rice cake
Japanese kiritanpo nabe with rich chicken and cabbage

Kiritanpo Nabe (Chicken and Rice Cake Hot Pot)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Soups
A hunter's dish from Akita prefecture, originally made with rice sticks (kiritanpo) toasted around a fire. 'Nabe' means pot—a communal meal where everyone picks goodies from a shared, simmering broth. The grilled rice sticks add a unique smoky flavor and chewy texture, soaking up the rich juices of chicken and vegetables.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot or 'Donabe' (Japanese clay pot)
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes, onion into wedges, and Napa cabbage into chunks. Cut rice sticks (kiritanpo) diagonally in half.

Tip: Diagonal cuts increase surface area for absorbing tasty broth.
2 ✓

Heat sesame oil in the pot. Brown chicken until pale, then add onion and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Searing chicken and onion develops deeper flavors (Maillard reaction) than boiling raw.
3 ✓

Pour in stock and soy sauce. Bring to boil and skim off any foam/scum.

Tip: Skimming ensures a cleaner, clearer soup.
4 ✓

Add Napa cabbage (thick white parts first, then leaves). Cook for 5 minutes.

Tip: Different parts of cabbage cook at different rates.
5 ✓

Finally, add Kiritanpo pieces. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until rice softens but doesn't disintegrate.

Tip: Rice starch will thicken the soup slightly.
6 ✓

Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.

Tip: Eat immediately before rice sticks dissolve.

Recipe FAQ

What is Kiritanpo?
Mashed cooked rice formed into cylinders on skewers and toasted. You can make it at home with sticky rice if you can't buy it.
Why did the rice stick fall apart?
Cooked too long. Add Kiritanpo only at the very end, just to warm through and absorb broth.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Kiritanpo (toasted rice sticks)
  • 7 oz Napa Cabbage
  • 10-11 oz Chicken Thigh Fillets
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 quart Chicken or Vegetable Stock
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley (or Cilantro)