Shabu Shabu

Shabu Shabu is a delightful Japanese hot pot dish where thinly sliced meat and fresh vegetables are quickly cooked in a flavorful broth. It's not only a fun and interactive meal but also packed with high protein and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin, thinly sliced - 200 grams
• Napa cabbage, chopped - 100 grams
• Shiitake mushrooms, sliced - 50 grams
• Carrot, julienned - 50 grams
• Tofu, firm, cubed - 100 grams
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Dashi stock - 1 liter
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Sesame oil - 10 ml
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Rice (cooked) - 150 grams

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the stock, stirring well to combine.
3. Prepare all the vegetables and tofu, placing them on a serving platter.
4. Once the broth is simmering, season it with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Using chopsticks, dip the sliced beef into the broth for around 10-15 seconds until cooked to your preference.
6. Add the vegetables and tofu into the pot for a few minutes until tender.
7. Serve hot alongside cooked rice, garnishing with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables.

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