| In the 20th century a new dish was introduced to | | | | started as a beef dish, recipes have used pork, |
| Japan. The hot pot dish shabu shabu made its | | | | lobster, duck, crab or chicken. For enhanced flavor |
| appearance and has since then been enjoyed in | | | | some recipes may call for wagy, a Japanese beef. |
| Asian countries every since. Similar to another | | | | The vegetables served depend on the cook, but |
| Japanese dish called Sukiyaki, shabu shabu is | | | | can include Chinese cabbage, nori, mushrooms, |
| growing more popular around the Western world. | | | | carrots and chrysanthemum leaves and |
| Cities that have a large Asian population or | | | | watercress. Various types of noodles can also be |
| authentic Korean and Japanese restaurants in | | | | served with dish. It's not uncommon for rice to |
| town will all have this delicious and healthy dish on | | | | be served as well, because many will use the |
| the menu. It gained even more popularity in the | | | | broth as a soup after the meat and vegetables |
| movie, Lost in Translation starring Scarlett | | | | are eaten. |
| Johansson and Bill Murray while they dined at a | | | | Shabu Shabu is wonderful social meal. Much like a |
| shabu shabu restaurant. | | | | fondue, diners will prepare each individual piece |
| Shabu shabu is a traditionally a beef dish served | | | | before it is eaten. The fact this meal is so simple |
| with vegetables and sometimes ponzu sauce | | | | to make, yet so full in flavor makes it a hit |
| (citrus sauce) or raw egg. The dish is prepared by | | | | around the world. Online you can find several |
| taking a fondue like pot filled with boiling water | | | | recipes using different ingredients for the meat, |
| then taking thinly sliced pieces of beef and | | | | broth, dipping sauces and vegetables. Ingredients |
| swishing the meat back and forth into the pot | | | | shouldn't be too hard to find as a lot towns and |
| until the is browned. How brown is up to the diner. | | | | cities have at least a small Asian district to where |
| The word "shabu" means swish, so therefore the | | | | one can get supplies. Even major groceries will |
| name is referring to the sound the made water | | | | carry some Asian products. |
| when the meat is being stroked back and forth. | | | | Anyone looking to bring a quick, delicious Japanese |
| There are a few different ways to prepare the | | | | meal into their home to share with friends and |
| dish. Some people like to add seaweed, kelp or | | | | loved ones should definitely give shabu shabu a |
| moo to add flavor to the water. While this dish | | | | try. |