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shabu-shabu

Name: shabu-shabu
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 200 grams thinly sliced beef; 1 cup napa cabbage; 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms; 100 grams tofu; 1/4 cup green onions; 10 grams kombu (kelp); 1/4 cup ponzu sauce; 1/4 cup sesame sauce

Shabu-shabu is a Japanese hot pot dish featuring thinly sliced meat and vegetables cooked quickly in boiling broth and dipped in flavorful sauces. It emphasizes communal dining and fresh, high-quality ingredients, embodying the Japanese culinary philosophy of harmony and seasonality.

8 ingredients

umamisavoryfreshlightslightly tangy

Culinary DNA Preview

Japanese80%

Chinese20%

Ingredients

thinly sliced beef
200 grams
napa cabbage
1 cup
shiitake mushrooms
1/2 cup
tofu
100 grams
green onions
1/4 cup
kombu (kelp)
10 grams
ponzu sauce
1/4 cup
sesame sauce
1/4 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating in Japan in the mid-20th century, shabu-shabu was inspired by Chinese hot pot dishes but adapted to Japanese tastes and ingredients, becoming a popular winter meal emphasizing simplicity and freshness.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Japanese80%

ingredients+techniques

Chinese20%

ingredient_origin+concept

Techniques

hot pot simmering dipping blanching

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