Shabu Shabu Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef
- 1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped
- 1 bunch spinach, trimmed
- 1 package enoki mushrooms
- 1 package shiitake mushrooms
- 1 block tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 daikon radish, sliced
- 8 cups dashi stock
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ponzu sauce for dipping
- Goma sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables and arrange on platters
- In a large pot, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer
- Place pot in the center of the table
- Each person cooks their own ingredients in the hot broth
- Dip meat and vegetables briefly in the broth
- Cook until just done, about 30 seconds to 2 minutes
- Dip cooked items in ponzu or goma sauce
- Continue cooking and eating until all ingredients are used
- Serve the remaining broth as soup at the end
Special Notes
Shabu shabu is a Japanese hot pot dish that's perfect for entertaining. The name comes from the sound of swishing meat in the broth. The key is using very thin slices of meat and fresh vegetables. You can customize the ingredients based on your preferences. This dish is perfect for cold weather and creates a fun, interactive dining experience. The leftover broth becomes a delicious soup at the end of the meal.