{"id":"recipe_bcb2f9bf37","slug":"sukiyaki-japanese-beef-hot-pot","title":"Sukiyaki (Japanese Beef Hot Pot)","description":"A classic Japanese communal meal featuring thinly sliced beef, tofu, and fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, sweet, and savory soy-based sauce known as Warishita.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or chuck)","name":"Beef Chuck","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"ribeye or chuck","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 block grilled tofu (yaki-dofu), cut into cubes","name":"Tofu","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":10.6,"usUnit":"oz","form":"grilled and cubed","notes":"yaki-dofu","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 naganegi leeks, sliced diagonally","name":"Leek","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced diagonally","notes":"naganegi or thick scallions","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"8 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed","name":"Shiitake Mushrooms","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stems removed","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 bunch enoki mushrooms","name":"Enoki Mushroom","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"trimmed","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 bunch shungiku (chrysanthemum greens)","name":"Chrysanthemum greens","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"cut into 5cm pieces","notes":"shungiku","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"200g shirataki noodles, drained and rinsed","name":"Shirataki noodles","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"drained and rinsed","notes":"yam starch noodles","group":"Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"150ml soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"150ml mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"50ml sake","name":"Sake","quantity":50,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"3 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1 small piece beef suet (or 1 tbsp vegetable oil)","name":"Beef Suet","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"solid","notes":"suet or substitute with oil","group":"Cooking Fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"4 eggs (for dipping)","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"fresh, for dipping","group":"Serving","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar together until the sugar is mostly dissolved. This is your 'warishita' sauce.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cut the grilled tofu into 3cm cubes. Diagonally slice the leeks. Remove shiitake stems and score the caps for presentation. Trim the enoki mushrooms and cut shungiku into 5cm lengths. Blanch shirataki noodles in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and cut into manageable lengths.","group":"Preparation","title":"Cut the grilled tofu","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a sukiyaki pot (or a shallow heavy-bottomed cast iron pan) over medium heat. Rub the beef suet over the surface to grease the pan well.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a sukiyaki pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place a few slices of beef in the pan and sear them briefly. Pour a little warishita sauce over the beef.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place a few slices of beef","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Push the beef to one side. Add the tofu, leeks, mushrooms, shirataki, and more sauce. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are absorbed.","group":"Cooking","title":"Push the beef to one side","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the shungiku last and cook for just a minute until wilted. Add remaining beef slices as needed, simmering them in the sauce.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the shungiku last","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Serve immediately from the pot. Crack a fresh egg into individual small bowls and whisk lightly; dip the hot ingredients into the egg before eating.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve immediately from the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"To keep the beef tender, avoid placing it directly next to the shirataki noodles in the pot, as the calcium in the noodles can cause the meat to toughen. In Japan, Sukiyaki is traditionally served with a small bowl of beaten raw egg used as a dipping sauce to mellow the flavors and add richness.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","sear"],"equipment":["Sukiyaki pot or cast iron skillet","Tongs or chopsticks","Small bowls for dipping"],"diet":["high_protein","flexitarian"],"allergens":["soy","wheat","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Complete meal in one pot"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The warishita sauce can be made days in advance and stored in the fridge. Vegetables can be chopped and stored in airtight containers for 24 hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat gently on the stove.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much during storage."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_bcb2f9bf37%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=238328e8-dccf-4b77-8ddf-b667ce8e434b","imageAlt":"Sukiyaki (Japanese Beef Hot Pot) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["japanese","beef","hot pot","high protein","traditional","umami"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sukiyaki (Japanese Beef Hot Pot)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:21:21.929Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:21:21.929Z","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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