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Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot)

Thin meat and vegetables swished through kombu broth, dipped at the table. The pot is unsalted — you season each bite.

25min
240kcal
29.3gprotein
Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot) — Japanese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 400 g Pork loin
  • 300 g Napa cabbage
  • 150 g Mushroom
  • 200 g Firm tofu
  • 1 Kombu (dried kelp)
  • 3 Scallions (optional)
  • 3 tbsp Light soy sauce (optional)

Method

  1. Steep the kombu in a wide pot of water for 10 minutes to make the broth.
  2. Slice the cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, and scallions and arrange with the thinly sliced pork on a platter.
  3. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer at the table; cook the vegetables and tofu in it, then swish each slice of meat until just done.
  4. Dip each bite in a small dish of thinned soy with citrus as you eat.

Tap “Start cooking” for live timers that flag what to get ahead on while something simmers.

About Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot)

Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot) is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 4.

Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot)?

A serving has about 240 calories — 29.3g protein, 6.8g carbs, 11.9g fat, 1.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 29.3g of protein, roughly 49% of its calories.

Is Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot) take to make?

About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 13 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions, light soy sauce — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Shabu-Shabu (Hot Pot) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.