Ease of preparation rating: Medium.
Yield: 4 servings
Shabu Shabu
Ingredients
12 cups (3L) vegetable broth
1 (4-inch) piece of kombu
1.5 lbs (675g) well-marbled beef, thinly sliced
1 head of napa cabbage, sliced thinly
Green onions, sliced on a bias
Fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
8oz. (240g) Tofu, sliced into 1-inch pieces
4 cups (1L) vermicelli rice noodles, cooked
2 cups (480ml) mustard or chrysanthemum greens
Method
Cook vermicelli noodles and set aside.
In a large pot, heat vegetable broth with kombu over high heat.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes before removing the kombu.
In the pot arrange the tofu, cabbage, green onions, mushrooms and greens nicely.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, and add noodles to the center.
Cook for 1 minute, and add the beef just before serving.
Serve hot, and each guest can choose what they want to put on their plate from the Shabu Shabu.
Dip ingredients in the Sesame Sauce.
Sesame Sauce
Ingredients
½ cup (120ml) toasted sesame seeds
½ cup (120ml) sake
¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30ml) dark miso paste
1 teaspoon (5ml) sugar
Method
Place all ingredients in a food processor.
Mix until you reach a smooth consistency.
Refrigerate for 2 hours for the flavors to develop.
Serve alongside shabu shabu.
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