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| Source | Master Sushi Chef Shannon Akazawa of Gokujo Sushi, Inc. & Hawaiian Grown- Director of Sushi Catering |
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Recipes | Meals |
Super delicious, healthy and simple, this dish is centered around fresh baby bok choy from the Owen K. Kaneshiro farms in the beautiful Waianae Valley. The subtle beef based broth is accentuated when the bok choy releases it's naturally stored "nutrient-essence" when gently simmered. The flavors get kicked up when the collective shabu shabu ingredients get a luxurious dip in our irresistible savory-spicy Hawaiian Grown shabu shabu sauce. In this special version recipe we omit the cumbersome ever-present-hot-pot, which prevents potential over cooking and mess, with an individual plated portion concept for ease of enjoyment.
In a large boiling vessel over high heat, combine onions, butter & green onions to quickly brown the aromatics. Do not burn. Next, de-glaze with water and season with salt & pepper. To that mixture, add the Savory Choice Beef Broth, then bring to a rolling boil. Add more beef broth if you desire. While you wait for the broth to boil, prepare your dipping sauce by combining the soy sauce, chili-garlic paste & sesame oil. The mixture will constantly separate, so prior to portioning and eating, stir the sauce mixture well. Room temperature is desirable for this dipping sauce. Add in all of your vegetables and pantry without the meat and udon (try keep each ingredient group separate, its easier when you plate later). Once everything has come back to a rolling boil, add in your meat and udon. Try to immerse those ingredients evenly or cover to steam and reduce heat to a simmer. Once the meat has reached a pink or medium to medium-rare "doneness," everything should be ready to plate. Work quickly, shabu shabu isn't as enjoyable when it gets cold. If you work slow and everything gets cold, plate only the ingredients first, then re-boil the broth and ladle over the ingredients immediately before eating. Garnish with carrot slices or anything else you may want. Try to plate each serving and ingredient of the shabu shabu evenly with each serving of the ingredients immersed slightly more than halfway in the broth. Too much broth makes it look like a soup, which it is not.
If you like rare beef, feel free to keep the meat raw until the last minute before ladling the broth over all of the ingredients on the final plate up. You may also substitute the beef with any other meat or seafood. Add in any other of your favorite vegetables or Asian pantry items you like. This dish goes well with a serving of steamed rice, brown or white. If you like, and at your own risk, dip and eat the shabu shabu ingredients in a small bowl of beaten raw egg. Its considered a delicacy in China and Japan. Again, eat raw eggs (mainland or local) at your own risk. Find these ingredients, and enjoy this recipe with a chilled glass of Chardonnay, Reisling or Sauvignon Blanc found at your nearest Times Supermarket! Shoots Den!