Yuto Omura | Sudachi on Instagram: "Chanko nabe is a traditional hot pot dish eaten by Japanese sumo wrestlers. My version is packed with vegetables, tofu, and fragrant homemade chicken meatballs served in a warming miso-flavored broth. You can find the full written recipe on my blog, the 🔗 is in my bio or you can search “sudachi Chanko nabe” on Google 🔎 #chankonabe #hotpot #japanesehotpot #hotpotrecipe #nabe #winterrecipes #sumostew #japanesefood #Japaneserecipe #cookingvideo #recipevideo"

Chanko Nabe Recipe

How Do You Make Chanko Nabe At Home?

Chanko-Nabe Recipe

How to Eat Like a Sumo Wrestler - Chankonabe (ちゃんこ鍋) in Japan

How Sumo Wrestlers Stay Healthy Despite 7,000 Calories a Day A professional sumo wrestler can weigh nearly 400 pounds and eat up to 7,000 calories daily. Yet during their careers, many maintain surprisingly stable health. Mornings start with intense training on an empty stomach—sparring, strength drills, flexibility, and balance exercises. Only after do they eat chankonabe, a protein-rich stew of meat, tofu, vegetables, and rice. Studies show most fat is subcutaneous—under the skin—not around or