Shabu Shabu
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Shabu Shabu
Description
Shabu Shabu involves simmering a kombu seaweed broth enhanced with sake, into which thin slices of meat, crab legs, Napa cabbage, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and baby carrots are added. Diners cook the meat swiftly by swishing it in the hot broth, which tenderizes it while retaining juiciness. The dish emphasizes fresh ingredients and quick cooking, with dipping sauces such as sesame and ponzu used to complement the natural flavors. This communal style encourages savoring each bite freshly cooked.
The texture contrasts between crisp vegetables and tender meat offer a balanced mouthfeel, while the subtle umami from kombu and sake broth underscores the delicate flavors. Ingredients are removed from the pot once cooked, ensuring freshness and warmth with every bite. It pairs well with steamed rice or can be extended by adding ramen noodles to the broth after the main ingredients are enjoyed.
The broth may be skimmed during cooking to remove scum for clarity and purity of flavor. This recipe allows customization in dipping sauces and condiments to suit personal taste preferences, enhancing the experience of this classic Japanese hot pot.
Ingredients
Soup
- 1.5 liter water
- 4- inch (10cm) kombu seaweed
- 2 tablespoons sake Japanese cooking
Dipping Sauces
- sesame dipping sauce bottled
- ponzu
Condiments
- shichimi togarashi bottled
- scallion cut into small rings
Instructions
- Place the meat and crab on two separate plates. Arrange the Napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and baby carrots on another plate.
- Combine the Soup ingredients in a shabu pot.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauces in two small bowls. Place the Condiments in small dishes.
- Heat the pot on a countertop burner. When the soup comes to a rolling boil, add the Napa cabbage, mushrooms, crab legs, and the other ingredients to the boiling soup.
- Quickly blanch and cook the meat using a pair of chopsticks. Remove the meat immediately, dip it in your favorite sauce, and enjoy with condiments to taste.
- Scoop out the other ingredients from the pot and enjoy. You may skim off any scum from the soup in the pot as needed.
Notes
- Serve Shabu Shabu with steamed rice or add ramen noodles to the broth for a heartier meal.
- Skim the broth occasionally to keep it clear and flavorful throughout cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2195IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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