Shabu-Shabu
Paper-thin slices of beef and vegetables swished in a delicate kombu broth at the table and dipped in ponzu or sesame sauce.
Cuisines
Japanese
Best for
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 200 grams | thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin) |
| 1 block | tofu, cut into cubes |
| 1 bunch | napa cabbage, chopped |
| 1 bunch | enoki mushrooms, trimmed |
| 1 bunch | shiitake mushrooms, sliced |
| 1 bunch | spinach, washed |
| 1 packet | udon noodles |
| 4 cups | dashi stock |
| 2 tablespoons | soy sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | mirin |
| 1 clove | garlic, minced |
| 1 | ponzu sauce, for dipping |
| 1 | sesame sauce, for dipping |
Instructions
- 1 Prepare all the ingredients by slicing the beef, tofu, and vegetables as instructed.
- 2 In a large pot, bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- 3 Add soy sauce, mirin, and minced garlic to the stock and stir to combine.
- 4 Arrange the beef, tofu, and vegetables on a large platter for easy access.
- 5 Place the pot of simmering broth at the center of the table.
- 6 Using chopsticks, cook the beef slices in the simmering broth for a few seconds until just cooked.
- 7 Cook the tofu, vegetables, and udon noodles in the broth until tender.
- 8 Dip the cooked ingredients into ponzu or sesame sauce before eating.
- 9 Continue cooking and eating until all ingredients are consumed.
Tips
For a richer flavor, add a piece of kombu to the dashi stock while simmering.