Yosenabe

Yosenabe is the 'anything goes' hot pot — a dashi or light miso broth loaded with whatever is on hand: white fish, prawns, clams, chicken, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms, chrysanthemum greens. Unlike hot pots defined by one ingredient, it has no fixed recipe, which makes it the standard home version. The broth turns richer as the seafood cooks, and the shime of udon or rice at the end is expected.

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Yosenabe¥1,000〜¥2,000
ModerateHOT POT

ABOUT

Yosenabe is the 'anything goes' hot pot — a dashi or light miso broth loaded with whatever is on hand: white fish, prawns, clams, chicken, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms, chrysanthemum greens. Unlike hot pots defined by one ingredient, it has no fixed recipe, which makes it the standard home version. The broth turns richer as the seafood cooks, and the shime of udon or rice at the end is expected.

DIETARY NOTES

VegetarianVEGETARIAN
Not vegetarianAn "everything" hot pot — seafood, chicken and vegetables in a dashi or miso broth.
PorkPORK
No pork in the standard version.
AlcoholALCOHOL
Cooked with mirin and/or sake. Most of the alcohol cooks off, but not all of it.
AllergensCOMMON ALLERGENS
FishShellfishSoy

General guidance for the standard version of this dish. Recipes vary by shop and region — always confirm with the restaurant if you have an allergy or a religious dietary requirement.

DETAILS

OriginORIGIN
The name means 'gathered pot'. It is less a specific dish than the everyday household form of nabe, assembled from the fridge on a cold night.
How to EatHOW TO EAT
Cook harder vegetables and seafood first, leafy greens last. Serve yourself into a small bowl with broth using the communal ladle, and add the ponzu or citrus-soy dip if one is provided.
FrequencyFREQUENCY
Moderate — Seen at specialty shops
PricePRICE
¥1,000〜¥2,000