Shabu-Shabu

The time we first wandered into the Ginza district of Tokyo, we found an out-of-the-way restaurant with a lunch special of shabu shabu. We didn't know what we were in for, but by ordering and waiting until the table next to us had also been served, we learned that this Japanese beef and vegetable fondue is named after the sound emitted as the tidbits are cooking in the broth. This is good served with rice and a green salad. Fruit salad, sweet yogurt, or green tea ice cream would be a fitting dessert.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced into 1x2-inch strips, or more to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained

  • 12 shiitake mushrooms, sliced

  • 8 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 12 young spinach leaves, sliced

  • 8 leaves Chinese cabbage, sliced

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 4 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ½ cup lemon juice

Directions

  1. Arrange beef on a platter. Arrange bamboo shoots, mushrooms, onions, spinach leaves, and cabbage leaves on a second platter with tofu. (Or arrange tofu on a separate platter if more space is needed.)

  2. Bring 4 cups broth to a boil in a saucepan.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl. Portion dipping sauce into 6 very small bowls.

  4. Carefully transfer boiling broth to a fondue pot.

  5. Let guests use chopsticks or forks to cook beef, tofu, and vegetables in the hot broth, then dip in dipping sauce and eat.

Tips

You can use your favorite Asian sauce in place of the homemade dipping sauce, if you prefer.

At the end of the meal, you can pour leftover dipping sauce into the remaining broth and serve as a soup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295 Calories
13g Fat
12g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1368mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 35g 71%
Vitamin C 28mg 32%
Calcium 473mg 36%
Iron 9mg 52%
Potassium 724mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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