shabu-shabu

Japan · East Asia

Short description: Shabu-shabu is a table hot pot where diners briefly swish thin meat and vegetables through simmering broth.
Ingredients: Thin meat slices cooked in kombu broth with napa cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, ponzu, sesame sauce, and scallions.
Cultural note: The cooking happens bite by bite, so freshness, dipping sauces, and the rhythm of the shared pot define the meal.
Common misconception: It is not a long-simmered stew; the thin slices cook in seconds at the table.

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