Recipe : Shabu-shabu
January 5, 2026
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Shabu-shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) is a Japanese hot pot dish. It is named after the sound “shabu shabu,” which describes the swishing motion used when cooking the meat in hot broth. A pot of water or light broth, usually flavored with kombu (kelp), is heated at the table. Thinly sliced meat, such as beef or pork, is briefly swished in the hot liquid until just cooked. Vegetables like napa cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, and leafy greens are also cooked in the pot.
The cooked meat and vegetables are dipped in sauces, most commonly ponzu (a citrus soy sauce) or sesame sauce, before eating. Because the meat is cooked very quickly, it stays tender and light. Shabu-shabu is often enjoyed as a social meal, where everyone cooks and eats together, especially during colder seasons in Japan.


















