Description
This Mille Feuille Nabe is a comforting, visually stunning, and healthy one-pot dinner featuring vibrant layers of vegetables and protein simmered in a savory broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head napa cabbage (about 2 lbs), washed, cut into 2-inch sections
- 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast or thigh, 2-inch slices (about 450g)
- 8 oz mixed mushrooms (shiitake, enoki), stemmed (about 225g)
- 1 large carrot or daikon radish (about 8 oz), thinly sliced (about 225g)
- 4 cups dashi or quality chicken/vegetable broth (about 960ml)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce or tamari (about 60ml)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (about 30ml)
- 2–3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Layers: Wash napa cabbage and cut into 2-inch sections. Slice chicken into similar widths. Thinly slice other vegetables.
- Assemble the Pot: In a sturdy 10-inch pot, arrange cabbage and chicken slices alternately and tightly in a circular pattern, filling gaps with mushrooms or carrots to create a dense spiral.
- Add the Broth: Gently pour savory broth over ingredients until 3/4 up layers, ensuring the top is slightly exposed. Add more if needed until 3/4 submerged.
- Simmer to Perfection: Cover and cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, until cabbage is tender and chicken is cooked through.
Notes
For deeper umami, use rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms. When assembling, do not overcrowd the pot for even cooking. Avoid overcooking the napa cabbage; it should be tender but not mushy. Consider a quick test assemble on your cutting board before placing layers in the pot. Add chili oil for a spicy kick for a variation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering, One-Pot
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl (approx 300g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Mille Feuille Nabe, Japanese, easy dinner, healthy, one-pot, chicken, vegetables, savory broth, comforting, weeknight meal