In Japan, nabe, or hotpot ... sold in small packs in the refrigerated section of Japanese supermarkets. It comes in many forms; for this recipe, buy the type made into small bundles of noodles.

1 Put the chicken in a large saucepan or nabe (Japanese hotpot) and cover with 8 cups cold water. 2 Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the salt, then reduce the heat to medium-low.