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

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. 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.