Savory Beef Shabu-Shabu: A Delightful Home-Cooked Meal
Enjoy a Luxurious Beef Shabu-Shabu Experience at Home!
This is a special beef shabu-shabu recipe prepared at home, perfect for welcoming a son visiting from the city or for any occasion that calls for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal. It’s a clean and refreshing dish that’s deeply satisfying. The rich dashi broth, combined with tender beef and fresh vegetables, creates a symphony of flavors and textures. Preparing the broth and dipping sauces in advance makes serving shabu-shabu effortless and enjoyable. Gather your loved ones for a heartwarming meal where you can chat and savor each delicious bite. This recipe ensures you can have a delightful shabu-shabu experience anytime, without the hassle.
Shabu-Shabu Ingredients- Fresh Beef (for Shabu-Shabu) 300g
- Crisp Napa Cabbage or Bean Sprouts 500g
- Chewy King Oyster Mushrooms 50g
- King Oyster Mushrooms 2 pcs
- Aromatic Enoki Mushrooms 1 pack
- Tender Spinach or Bok Choy 1 handful
- Fragrant Crown Daisy 20g
- Thick Green Onion 1 stalk
- Shiitake Mushrooms with Deep Flavor 2 pcs
- Clear Dashi Broth 6 cups
- Cooking Sake (for removing gamey odor) 2 Tbsp
- Tuna Extract (for umami) 1 Tbsp
- Rice Paper wrappers, as needed
- Red Bell Pepper, julienned 1/4 pc
- Yellow Bell Pepper, julienned 1/4 pc
Refreshing Soy Dipping Sauce- Base Broth 2 Tbsp
- Flavorful Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Tangy Vinegar 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Sake 1 Tbsp
- Cool Grated Radish 1 Tbsp
- Finely chopped Scallions, a little
Creamy Sesame Sauce- Ground Roasted Sesame Seeds 3 Tbsp
- Sweet Onion Juice 1/2 Tbsp
- Savory Japanese Miso Paste 1/2 Tbsp
- Spicy Chili Oil 1 tsp
- Rich Peanut Butter 1/2 Tbsp
- Creamy Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce 1/2 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1/2 Tbsp
- Cooking Sake 1 Tbsp
- Sweet Corn Syrup 1/2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Base Broth 2 Tbsp
- Flavorful Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Tangy Vinegar 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Sake 1 Tbsp
- Cool Grated Radish 1 Tbsp
- Finely chopped Scallions, a little
Creamy Sesame Sauce- Ground Roasted Sesame Seeds 3 Tbsp
- Sweet Onion Juice 1/2 Tbsp
- Savory Japanese Miso Paste 1/2 Tbsp
- Spicy Chili Oil 1 tsp
- Rich Peanut Butter 1/2 Tbsp
- Creamy Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce 1/2 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1/2 Tbsp
- Cooking Sake 1 Tbsp
- Sweet Corn Syrup 1/2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 tsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the vegetables for your shabu-shabu. Wash the napa cabbage thoroughly and cut it in half. Separate the bok choy leaves and wash them carefully. Trim the ends of the mushrooms and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Gently press the thinly sliced beef for shabu-shabu with paper towels to remove excess blood. Removing the blood helps keep the broth clear and enhances the overall flavor.
Step 3
Julienne the red and yellow bell peppers by removing the seeds and slicing them thinly. Wash the baby greens thoroughly and drain any excess water. These colorful additions will bring freshness and vibrancy to your shabu-shabu.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the dipping sauces. For the soy sauce dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir in the julienned bell peppers. For the sesame sauce, mix all the listed ingredients together until well combined. Making these ahead of time will save you effort later.
Step 5
It’s time to create the delicious dashi broth. In a pot, combine cold water and kombu (kelp). Bring it to a boil, then remove the kombu just as it starts to boil. Add a handful of bonito flakes and simmer for another 10 minutes. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to get a clear liquid. Finally, stir in the cooking sake and tuna extract for added depth of flavor.
Step 6
Now for the best part: enjoying your shabu-shabu! Add the prepared vegetables, mushrooms, and bean sprouts to the simmering dashi broth. Cook them until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Then, add the thinly sliced beef and cook it briefly until it changes color. Carefully lift the cooked ingredients out of the broth. To serve, dip the rice paper into warm water until pliable, then place the cooked vegetables and beef in the center. Add some of the julienned bell peppers or baby greens if desired, and roll it up tightly. Dip your perfectly wrapped roll into one of the delicious homemade sauces and enjoy!
