Shabu shabu is a traditional Japanese dish made from slices of beef and vegetables.
With the advent of sushi restaurants and sushi popularity, the old recipe has been modified slightly in so much as any meat or fish may be used nowadays.
This delicious dish is basically raw beef slices that are boiled by the diner in a bowl.
Also a raw egg is parboiled in a separate dish this is then accompanied by vegetables.
These too can vary from chef to chef.
In addition, a selection of sauces are served with this dish.
The idea is you take a piece of beef and "swish" it around in the boiling water until cooked.
Shabu is Japanese for this noise...
or as close as can be.
So this dish could be known as swish swish! Once cooked to your selection, the beef may be dipped in the egg and or sauces.
The vegetables can be boiled in with the beef to make either a broth or a soup of sorts or maybe eaten with the beef or even the sauce.
The combinations are many.
The concept of this delicious dish is that the diner does the "cooking" and it is a very social meal shared with guests and friends.
Family and friends will sit round a table laughing and chatting for hours as they all share in the cooking and eating.
It is a happy experience, and one no doubt you'll want to try again once tasted.
If you are looking to make this at home then make sure you have the right method and ingredients so as not to spoil this wonderful dish!