| Shabu shabu is a traditional Japanese dish made | | | | Once cooked to your selection, the beef may be |
| from slices of beef and vegetables. | | | | dipped in the egg and or sauces. The vegetables |
| With the advent of sushi restaurants and sushi | | | | can be boiled in with the beef to make either a |
| popularity, the old recipe has been modified slightly | | | | broth or a soup of sorts or maybe eaten with |
| in so much as any meat or fish may be used | | | | the beef or even the sauce. The combinations are |
| nowadays. This delicious dish is basically raw beef | | | | many. |
| slices that are boiled by the diner in a bowl. Also a | | | | The concept of this delicious dish is that the diner |
| raw egg is parboiled in a separate dish this is then | | | | does the "cooking" and it is a very social meal |
| accompanied by vegetables. These too can vary | | | | shared with guests and friends. |
| from chef to chef. | | | | Family and friends will sit round a table laughing |
| In addition, a selection of sauces are served with | | | | and chatting for hours as they all share in the |
| this dish. The idea is you take a piece of beef and | | | | cooking and eating. It is a happy experience, and |
| "swish" it around in the boiling water until cooked. | | | | one no doubt you'll want to try again once tasted. |
| Shabu is Japanese for this noise...or as close as | | | | If you are looking to make this at home then |
| can be. So this dish could be known as swish | | | | make sure you have the right method and |
| swish! | | | | ingredients so as not to spoil this wonderful dish! |