Our number 1 pick for this dishShabu Shabu Recipe (Video)しゃぶしゃぶ
Everyone cooks at the table as beef, tofu, and vegetables simmer in broth. A fun and interactive meal to share with guests.
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The best shabu shabu recipes
Shabu-shabu is hot pot at its most interactive: paper-thin slices of meat swished through simmering broth for seconds, then dipped in ponzu or sesame sauce. The name mimics the swishing sound, and the best recipes focus on great ingredients and the dipping sauces rather than any complex cooking.
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Common questions about shabu shabu
What is shabu-shabu?
Shabu-shabu is a hot pot where diners swish very thin slices of meat through a light simmering broth until just cooked, then dip them in sauce. Vegetables and tofu are cooked in the same pot.
What sauces are served with shabu-shabu?
The two classics are ponzu (a citrus-soy sauce) and goma dare (a creamy sesame sauce), often with condiments like grated daikon, spring onion and chilli.
How is shabu-shabu different from sukiyaki?
Shabu-shabu cooks meat quickly in a plain broth and relies on dipping sauces; sukiyaki simmers ingredients in a sweet soy braise and dips them in raw egg. Different broths, different flavours.