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Home / Cuisine / Asian / Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot)

Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot)

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 December 5, 2011 · Updated: 💻October 16, 2017 · 🗨 37 Comments

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This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day.

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

The temperature dipped down to the 20’s this past weekend and snow came sooner than expected. We were out shopping at the mall when the white flakes started to fall. Hastily, we made our final purchases and scrambled home. Come Sunday morning, there were three inches of white pristine snow on the ground. We woke up to the sound of the snow plows scrapping the streets in the neighborhood.

A Cold Day Calls for a Hot Pot Dinner

With snow falling outside, we craved for something warm, soupy, and comforting for dinner. Not in the mood to do a whole lot of cooking, I decided on this Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) using the pre-sliced pork I had in the refrigerator. All I needed to do was to cook a pot of rice and cut up some vegetables, tofu, and konnyaku. I made a quick and simple broth using instant dashi and miso and dinner was set at the table in under 30 minutes.

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

Sliced Pork

There is always a package or two of thinly sliced pork in the freezer. I use it when I am in a pinch. In this case, I just thaw and transfer the meat onto a plate.

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

Vegetables

Garland chrysanthemum, also known as shungiku (in Japanese) or tang ho (in Fujianese) has an almost herbal flavor. It is a favorite in Chinese and Japanese hot pots.

You can’t go wrong with Napa cabbage. It is another favorite in hot pots as it can withstand cooking for a period of time. Adds sweetness to the broth.

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

Tofu

Tofu and green onions are two staples in many Chinese and Japanese kitchens. Tofu is delicious in hot pots because it absorbs the flavor from the broth. Green onions add color and fragrance.

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

Konnyaku

Konnyaku (yam cake) has very little to no taste and a slight oceanic scent. Firmer than gelatin it is valued more for its texture than flavor. It is typically found in dishes such as Oden (in cubes) and Sukiyaki (in the form of shirataki noodles). Comes in white or mottled brown grey with addition of seaweed (hijiki) powder.

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

For use in this Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot), you can simply cut the block of konnyaku cross-wise into ¼ inch thick slices and leave them as is. I like to cut a slit down the center leaving both ends intact and then push the top of the strip through the slit to create a decorative tie. It looks really pretty that way.

Boiled Lotus Root (Renkon)

Prepackaged boiled lotus roots in brine can be purchased at most Asian grocery stores. They are the crunchy kind of lotus root and can be used in hot pots or stir fries. This kind of lotus root has very little flavor and goes well with miso flavor. Of course carrots provide a lovely dash of color.

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

Appliance Used for Serving Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot)

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• Zojirushi Multi Functional Electric Skillet
• Narita Electric Multi-Cooker Shabu Shabu Hot Pot

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot)

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Dish
Cuisine : Japanese
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings : 4
Calories : 331kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork (thinly sliced) (450g)
  • 1 cube tofu (drained and sliced into 1in x ½in x ½in pieces) (14oz/400g)
  • 1 block konnyaku (sliced cross-wise into ¼in thick slices) (8.8oz/250g)
  • 4 oz boiled lotus root / renkon (110g)
  • 1 small carrot (thinly sliced into rounds)
  • 4 napa cabbage leaves (sliced)
  • 4 oz garland chrysanthemum / shungiku / tangho (rinsed and drained) (110g)
  • 4 green onions (sliced into 2-inch lengths)

Broth

  • 6 cups water (1.4 liters)
  • 1½ tsp dashi
  • ½ cup miso (130g)

Dipping Sauce

  • Ponzu
  • Goma dare (sesame sauce)

Instructions
 

  • Pour water into an electric fondue pot. Bring it to a boil. Add dashi. Combine 1½ cups (360ml) stock and miso in a bowl. Whisk to dissolve miso. Pour mixture back into fondue pot.
  • Bring broth to a gentle boil. Add small portions of pork, tofu, renkon, and carrots into broth and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetables and continue to cook for another minute. Dish into individual serving bowls with slotted spoon or small wire strainer. Dip cooked food into sauces and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal
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This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

This quick and easy Buta Nabe (Pork Miso Hot Pot) can be put together in 30 minutes. Cooking is done at the table. Very warm and comforting on a cold day. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


Categories: 🗂 Asian, Main Dish, Pork, Soup Tags: 📋 hotpot, Japanese, miso

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  1. Ann@Anncoo Journal says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:00 am

    We usually have hot pot during the CNY that my whole family will enjoy the meal together. Your miso hot pot looks so comforting and delicious especially for the cooling weather now in S’pore 🙂

    Reply
    • Biren says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:44 am

      CNY is a great time to have hot pot. Just gather the ingredients and not much cooking to be done. 🙂

      Reply
  2. denise @ singapore shiok says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Hi Biren – it’s been really wet and chilly lately over here and I just want to dive into that hotpot! I LOVE tang oh when eating steamboat. You are making me miss Japan 🙁

    Reply
    • Biren says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:46 am

      Tang ho is a more adult kind of vegetable. The boys did not like it as much as they find it a little too herbal. Hubby and I like it though. Yes, we have been having a lot of hot pots lately as it is getting pretty cold. Also it is so easy to prepare. I have another Japanese noodle hot pot coming up soon. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything} says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:00 am

    sounds like a comforting meal on a snowy day. Bet it wormed you up from head to toes.

    Reply
  4. Kitchen Belleicious says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Your miso looks incredible. I love the flavors and I wish I was going to be enjoying it for lunch today!

    Reply
  5. Belinda @zomppa says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Still no snow here, but getting cold. Hmm. I could never resist a hot pot!

    Reply
  6. Trix says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:48 am

    I LOVE the idea of such a quick and easy dinner that is also healthy, flavorful, and incredibly soul-satisfying. Yum!

    Reply
  7. Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:38 am

    This looks so good, and inviting you can’t imagine! Perfect for company too. You have everything looking beautiful. So you use an electric fondue pot? Where do you get one of those? Will that work for Shabu shabu the Japanese hot pot?

    Reply
    • Biren says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:51 am

      I actually have several different kinds of hot pot but I like this electric one best for Chinese or Japanese hot pot. This is actually a deep skillet with a steaming rack which I absolutely love. I bought it online years ago from QVC. This works for shabu-shabu and also sukiyaki. I do have an easy sukiyaki recipe on this blog. I hope to post more hot pot recipes in the days ahead. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lyndsey says

        December 6, 2011 at 1:52 pm

        I will check out your sukiyaki recipe for sure. Sukiyaki was one of my favorite meals we had as a kid. I have to ask my mom for her recipe too when she comes to visit. Thanks!

        Reply
  8. Curry and Comfort says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:08 am

    Biren.. you should have done a 24×24 for this! What a perfect dinner party! Lovely, satisfying and so fun! Well done. Beautiful pictures (of course) and table setting!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:07 pm

      You are sweet Ramona! Yes, hot pots are fun. It is also delicious! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:41 am

    What a perfect dinner you had! So delicious and comforting! We all love hot pot but haven’t tried doing it at home. I guess it’s about time!

    Reply
  10. Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    Looks like a very flavorful and comforting meal!

    Reply
  11. Angie's Recipes says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    This reminds me of HOT POT my mom used to prepare for us at home. I am HUNGRY now.

    Reply
  12. Pam says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Biren, it all looks gorgeous; I love all the colors and I bet it’s delicious. It’s comforting and healthy too. It’s a dreary day here, cold and huge snow flakes an hour ago. Brrrr!!!

    Reply
  13. PolaM says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    I have to make hot pot sometime: it looks like great fun for a dinner with guests!

    Reply
  14. tigerfish says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Surely, this is THE food to have when the temperatures keep falling! But first, I need to buy that electric hot pot!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:11 pm

      Yes, very much so. It is good to have the food piping hot at the table. Food tends to get cold very fast in the winter.

      Reply
  15. Sylvia@Peaches and Donuts says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    I love this! Simple, delicious and oh so healthy! 🙂

    Reply
  16. At Home with Rebecka says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Wow Biren, you’ve out done yourself with this delicious looking table of food! All of the ingredients look so yummy!! I could use a big bowl right now! The weather outside is frightful here in Colorado…6 degrees and getting colder. ick!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks Rebecka! The weather here is quite frightful too and hot pots are just the best when it is like that. It makes you feel so warm and cozy inside. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Yudith @ Blissfully Delicious says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    How fun (and delicious) this dinner looks!! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  18. J @ ... semplicemente j ... says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Looks delicious … can I have someone make it for me 🙂

    Reply
  19. vianney says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I love hot pots, a perfect comfort meal for chilly days!! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Hyosun Ro says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Too early for snow! I’ve been in mood for hot pots too lately. Made Korean seafood hot pot the other day, but this pork and miso combination sounds really good. And I have most of the ingredients, so this one is next!

    Reply
  21. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:28 am

    I was waiting this post Biren! It looks so delicious and I love the miso nabe too! If you don’t tell me where you are from, I totally think you are Japanese… didn’t I say that many times before? =)

    Reply
  22. Joanne says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:04 am

    This weather definitely calls for hot pot! This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  23. mjskit says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    What a pantry and refrigerator you must have to have all of these wonderful ingredients available! Sitting down at this table would make me a very happy and warm person. Beautiful meal! I am definitely going to have to make that broth. It sounds so easy and delicious!

    Reply
  24. Haruna says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Your post is making me homesick…. 😀

    Reply
  25. Cheah says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:40 am

    This is most comforting for the cold weather. I like to serve this for the CNY reunion dinner too, less cooking!

    Reply
  26. Pepy@Indonesia Eats says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    This is very comforting dish! Love hot pot for winter season 🙂

    Reply
  27. Lyn says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Aha! I know what kinda soup base I want for our next hot pot session at home! We always had the usual sweetcorn+napa cabbage+carrot+onion+pork/chicken bones soup base. Not that it’s not tasty but just wanna try something different! Tks for sharing this, Biren! And you’re making me craving for some hot pots! 😛

    Reply
  28. Cooking Rookie says

    December 8, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    oooohhh.. this is just perfect for the weather. I got hungry only reading the title – by now I am ravenous 🙂

    Reply
  29. Magic of Spice says

    December 9, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    This looks incredibly comforting! It was in the 20’s here this morning…but we don’t get snow 🙁 Or maybe a good thing because I would never leave the house 🙂
    Lovely recipe!

    Reply
  30. mycookinghut says

    December 16, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Yum! This is just great for winter!

    Reply

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