{"id":"recipe_785d71e64f","slug":"shabu-shabu","title":"Shabu-shabu","description":"A classic Japanese hot pot dish featuring paper-thin slices of beef and fresh vegetables quickly cooked in a light kombu dashi broth, served with tangy ponzu and creamy sesame dipping sauces.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":25,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"600g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)","name":"Beef Ribeye","quantity":600,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"marbled ribeye or sirloin","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 head Napa cabbage","name":"Napa Cabbage","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"cut into 2-inch pieces","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 block firm tofu (400g)","name":"Tofu","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"firm","notes":"cut into cubes","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"8 shiitake mushrooms","name":"Shiitake Mushrooms","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stems removed","notes":"decorative cross cut on top optional","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 pack enoki mushrooms (200g)","name":"Mushrooms","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"trimmed","notes":"roots removed","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 negi (Japanese long green onions)","name":"Green Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced diagonally","notes":"negi preferred","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 small carrot","name":"Carrot","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"sliced into thin rounds or flower shapes","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 piece dried kombu (10cm)","name":"Kombu","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"approx 4 inches","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1.5 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.6,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"for the dashi base","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Ponzu sauce","name":"Ponzu Sauce","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for dipping","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Goma-dare (sesame sauce)","name":"Sesame Sauce","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for dipping","group":"Sauce","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the dried kombu and water in a large clay pot (donabe) or a stainless steel hot pot. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes if possible.","group":"Prep","title":"Place the dried kombu and water","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cut the Napa cabbage into 2-inch pieces. Cube the tofu. Remove stems from shiitake and trim the roots from enoki. Slice the green onions diagonally and slice carrots into thin rounds. Arrange all vegetables and tofu beautifully on a large platter.","group":"Prep","title":"Cut the Napa cabbage","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Arrange the thinly sliced beef on a separate platter.","group":"Prep","title":"Arrange the thinly sliced beef","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the pot with kombu and water to a simmer over a portable burner at the dining table. Just before the water reaches a full boil, remove the kombu to prevent bitterness.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the pot with kombu and water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the hard vegetables (carrots, cabbage stems) and tofu to the simmering broth. Once they are partly cooked, diners can take a slice of beef with chopsticks and 'swish' it through the hot broth for a few seconds until just cooked through. The name 'shabu-shabu' comes from this swishing sound.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the hard vegetables and tofu","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Dip the cooked meat and vegetables into either the ponzu sauce or the sesame sauce as desired. Skim any foam from the surface of the broth periodically.","group":"Eating","title":"Dip the cooked meat and vegetables","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Eating"}],"notes":"Quality of beef is key; look for well-marbled ribeye or sirloin sliced specifically for shabu-shabu. Do not overcook the meat; just a few swishes in the broth until it turns pink/brown is perfect.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["portable burner","clay pot or hot pot","chopsticks","fine mesh skimmer"],"diet":["high_protein","low_carb"],"allergens":["soy","wheat","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"A generous meal for four adults"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Vegetables can be chopped and meat sliced a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Leftover ingredients can be stored in the fridge. The remaining broth is excellent for making a soup with udon or rice the next day.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat the broth and ingredients until simmering."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_785d71e64f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=14842123-d9dd-481c-8d17-0fe7f880b8ee","imageAlt":"Shabu-shabu — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["hot pot","japanese","healthy","interactive","beef","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Shabu-shabu","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:20:32.615Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:20:32.615Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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