Shabu Shabu - Japanese Beef Hotpot

Shabu shabu is a traditional Japanese dish madeOnce 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 sushican be boiled in with the beef to make either a
popularity, the old recipe has been modified slightlybroth or a soup of sorts or maybe eaten with
in so much as any meat or fish may be usedthe beef or even the sauce. The combinations are
nowadays. This delicious dish is basically raw beefmany.
slices that are boiled by the diner in a bowl. Also aThe concept of this delicious dish is that the diner
raw egg is parboiled in a separate dish this is thendoes the "cooking" and it is a very social meal
accompanied by vegetables. These too can varyshared 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 withand chatting for hours as they all share in the
this dish. The idea is you take a piece of beef andcooking 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 asIf you are looking to make this at home then
can be. So this dish could be known as swishmake sure you have the right method and
swish!ingredients so as not to spoil this wonderful dish!