How to Make Shabu Shabu
Think of shabu shabu as Japan's version of fondue: thinly sliced beef and vegetables cooked at the table in a communal pot of boiling hot broth. A meal ideal for entertaining, it's easy to prepare and gets the guests involved in the cooking in a fun, unusual way.Ideally, you should use a shabu or fondue pot positioned in the middle of the table…
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Start to Finish: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 1-cup bowls
Difficulty: IntermediateThe steaming, salty broth topped with tofu and scallions served to you before your sushi tray actually has hundreds of variations in Japan. Miso soup is often eaten for breakfast along with eggs, pickles and rice; or at dinner enhanced with various vegetables,…
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Sashimi is the name for servings of thinly sliced foods that are traditional to Japan. The most well-known form of sashimi is sliced fish, frequently raw, but some sashimi is served cooked or marinated.Because there is minimal preparation needed, the cut and presentation of the food, as well as the freshness of the fish, is of utmost…
Read More...How to Throw a Sushi Dinner Party
Basing a dinner party around sushi allows the host to free herself from the tyranny of cooking times and course rhythms but requires significant practice to produce the refined, elegant dishes that guests might be familiar with from Japanese restaurants.Access to an Asian grocery store is vital to locate some of the more exotic ingredients as…
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