Shabu-shabu and sukiyaki are traditional Japanese dishes, but each has its own unique characteristics.
Shabu-shabu is thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled quickly in hot water and served with a special sauce. Sukiyaki, on the other hand, is a dish in which ingredients are stewed in a sweet and spicy sauce based on soy sauce and mirin.
Shabu-shabu is characterized by a fresh taste that enhances the flavor of the ingredients, and the fresh flavors of the meat and vegetables can be enjoyed.
In contrast, sukiyaki has a rich, full-bodied flavor, and its unique sauce blends perfectly with the meat and vegetables.
Shabu-shabu is usually served with ponzu or sesame sauce. Sukiyaki is usually served after melt a raw egg.
Both dishes are perfect for the Japanese winter season and can be enjoyed at home or in specialty restaurants. Shabu-shabu and sukiyaki can be chosen according to your taste and mood at the time.
What is shabu-shabu?
Ingredients and broth: Shabu-shabu is made by quickly boiling thinly sliced meat (usually beef) and fresh vegetables in brothy water. Kelp and dried bonito flakes are used for the broth, creating a simple yet flavorful taste.
Tare: Shabu-shabu is served with ponzu or sesame sauce, which is dipped in the meat and vegetables. This allows you to enjoy the refreshing taste of the meat and vegetables as well as the original flavor of the ingredients.
What is Sukiyaki?
Tare: Sukiyaki sauce is generally a sweet and spicy sauce based on soy sauce, mirin (sweet cooking rice wine), sugar, and sake. This sauce is well mixed with the meat and vegetables, creating a mild and deep flavor. 2.
Cooking: Sukiyaki is characterized by the style of stewing the meat and vegetables in the sauce. The ingredients are gently simmered in an iron or ceramic pot to infuse them with flavor. At Sukiyaki & Shabu-Shabu HIROKI in Niseko, iron pots are used.
Both are traditional Japanese dishes, but with subtle variations depending on the season and region. Each home and each specialty restaurant offers its own unique way to enjoy the taste.
At Sukiyaki & Shabu-Shabu HIROKI in Niseko, you can enjoy the standard flavors, but we are prepared to add new arrangements for everyone to enjoy.
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