Chanko Nabe / Sumo Soup By J A J Richardson
Chanko Nabe / Sumo Soup By J A J Richardson Chanko Nabe is a traditional Japanese Stew most famously associated with Sumo Wrestlers - hence it's colloquial name "Sumo Soup". Preferring a high protein calorie rich diet between training sessions and afternoon naps - it is the role of the junior Stable-Hands to prepare a filling Chanko Nabe for the Senior Wrestlers and Guests at lunch time - habitually served with large quantities of rice and cups of sake (rice wine) or beer. Professional Ranking Sumo players will likewise make Chanko Nabe at home from a variety of their most favourite market bought ingredients. The following is therefore a real "no rules recipie" - which incorporates tradition with the availability of fresh vegetables, shellfish and meat. Specialist ingredients including Straw Mushrooms, Squid Balls, and Wantons filled with Shrimp or Water Chestnuts or Pork are best procured from any Local Chinese Supermarket; which often stock Japanese stocks