Shabu-Shabu

Shabu-Shabu

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

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Beef 200 grams Beef , thinly sliced
Tofu 1 block Tofu , cut into cubes
Napa Cabbage 1 bunch Napa Cabbage , chopped
Enoki Mushroom 1 bunch Enoki Mushroom , trimmed
Shiitake Mushroom 1 bunch Shiitake Mushroom , sliced
Spinach 1 bunch Spinach , washed
Udon Noodle 1 packet Udon Noodle , dried
dashi stock 4 cups Dashi stock
soy sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
mirin 1 tablespoon Mirin
Garlic 1 clove Garlic , minced
Ponzu Sauce 1 Ponzu Sauce
Sesame Sauce 1 Sesame Sauce

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare all the ingredients by slicing the beef, tofu, and vegetables as instructed.
  2. 2 In a large pot, bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add soy sauce, mirin, and minced garlic to the stock and stir to combine.
  4. 4 Arrange the beef, tofu, and vegetables on a large platter for easy access.
  5. 5 Place the pot of simmering broth at the center of the table.
  6. 6 Using chopsticks, cook the beef slices in the simmering broth for a few seconds until just cooked.
  7. 7 Cook the tofu, vegetables, and udon noodles in the broth until tender.
  8. 8 Dip the cooked ingredients into ponzu or sesame sauce before eating.
  9. 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.