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A close-up of a homemade Mille Feuille Nabe in a black pot, with layers of napa cabbage and slices of char siu (roast pork) on top. Fresh green onions garnish the dish, and a golden, clear broth surrounds the ingredients. The soft lighting gives the dish a warm, homemade look.

mille feuille nabe

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A cozy and stunning Japanese hot mille feuille nabe cabbage and thinly sliced meat are layered beautifully, infused with a flavorful broth, and simmered to create a dish that's comforting,
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Assembly Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head Napa cabbage Washed - leaves separated
  • 400 g Pork belly slices - Thinly sliced
  • 200 g Firm tofu - Cubed
  • 3-4 pieces Shiitake mushrooms - Stems removed sliced
  • 1 bunch Enoki mushrooms - Trimmed
  • 2-3 stalks Green onions - Extra for "green onion chimney"
  • 1 thumb sized piece Fresh ginger - Sliced thin
  • 4 cups Dashi stock - Or substitute chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Sake - Optional
  • As needed Ponzu sauce - For dipping
  • As needed Shichimi togarashi - Optional for topping
  • Optional Cooked rice or udon - For serving alongside

Equipment

  • Shallow wide pot / Donabe (Essential for cooking and presentation)
  • Long cooking chopsticks (Helpful for arranging layers)
  • Sharp knife (For slicing meat and vegetables thinly)
  • Cutting board (Preferably with a juice groove)
  • Soup ladle (For serving broth)
  • Individual serving bowls (For guests)
  • Portable burner (For table-side cooking)
  • Mandoline (For perfectly uniform vegetable slices)
  • Dipping sauce dishes (For serving ponzu or other sauces)

Method
 

  1. Wash, cut, and prepare all fresh ingredients first
  2. Neatly stack cabbage and meat slices in layers
  3. Place green onions upright in the pot’s center
  4. Mix dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake for broth
  5. Simmer the layered hot pot gently without stirring
  6. Ladle the broth and ingredients into serving bowls

Nutrition

Serving: 400gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1050mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.H

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