Hekka(Sukiyaki)

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Japanese

Hekka (Sukiyaki) is a hearty Japanese hot pot featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory broth, perfect for sharing warm, comforting meals with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. frying chicken
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 medium round onions
  • 1 (No. 2 size) can bamboo shoots, sliced diagonally
  • 1 cup green onions, cut in 1 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1 (8 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced dried elephant ear or kikurage mushrooms, soaked in lukewarm water
  • 1 bundle long rice

Instructions

  1. Grate half of an onion to be added to the shoyu (soy sauce).
  2. Slice the remaining onion into thin rounds.
  3. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add the frying chicken and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in the sugar and grated onion, cooking until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Add the sliced onions, bamboo shoots, green onions, mushrooms, and soaked dried elephant ear or kikurage mushrooms.
  7. Pour in enough water or broth to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  8. Add the bundle of long rice and simmer until all ingredients are tender and flavors meld, about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

452 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 37.6g 14% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 361mg 16% DV
Potassium 413.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 15mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 39.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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