Shabu-shabu | Japanese culture and charm of shabu-shabu

Explaining the history and charm of “shabu-shabu” in Japanese culture

What is shabu-shabu?

This is a Japanese hotpot dish in which thinly sliced beef is dipped several times in the stock made from kelp, etc., and then eaten with the sauce.

History of Shabu Shabu

During World War II, Mr. Shoya Yoshida, a native of Tottori Prefecture and a leader of the folk art movement, was posted to Beijing as a doctor, where he encountered “Huang mutton”, which is said to be the prototype of shabu-shabu. Shwan yanglou (pronounced “shwan yanglou”) means “rinse” and yanglou means “mutton.” It is a Beijing specialty hotpot dish in which thinly sliced mutton is quickly dipped in soup.

After the end of the war, Mr. Shoya Yoshida returned to Japan and told his friend, Junidanya, a Japanese restaurant in Gion, Kyoto, about the pork. Therefore, “beef mizutaki” was devised by adapting it to Japanese tastes.

This dish became popular and spread throughout the Kansai region, and the Eirakucho Suehiro main store in Osaka named it “shabu-shabu.”The name came from the fact that “the way the employees wash the towels was similar to the way they dipped the beef into the soup stock,”so the word “shabu-shabu” comes from the sound you hear.

The charm of shabu-shabu

1st Fresh ingredients

Shabu-shabu is a dish in which thinly sliced meat and fresh vegetables are quickly boiled in a hot pot. In particular, the marbled meat of Wagyu beef has an exquisite flavor, and once you try it, you will never forget it.

2nd Healthy Eating

Shabu-shabu is a low-calorie dish because it does not require deep-frying or many seasonings. It also has a good nutritional balance because it is eaten with vegetables, seaweed, and tofu.

3rd Unique seasoning

Each person can season it with sauces such as ponzu sauce or sesame sauce to suit their own tastes. Therefore, one of the attractions is that you can enjoy shabu-shabu while eating without getting bored.

4th Share with family and friends

Shabu-shabu is a dish that is often enjoyed with family and friends. Gathering around the hotpot and enjoying your meal while enjoying conversation allows you to have a more intimate time. Please enjoy your meal time with your family and friends when you travel.

summary

Japanese shabu-shabu attracts many people with its history and delicious taste. When you visit Japan, be sure to try shabu-shabu. A wonderful culinary journey awaits you.

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