Shabu-shabu means « swish-swish, » referring to the swishing action when you cook a very thin slice of beef in hot water. On a portable range, place a medium-sized pot (1/2 gallon should do). Place a couple of slices of kombu (a sort of kelp) and cover with cold water. Gently bring the water to a boil …

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Ingredients * 6 potatoes * 150 grams sliced beef * 1 and 1/2 onions * 1 and 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil * 2 cups water * 8 tbsp each sugar and soy sauce Directions (1)Peel potatoes, cut into six pieces, and immerse in water. (2)Slice onions (hangetsu-giri) Cut beef into bite-size pieces. (3)Heat vegetable oil …

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Ingredients * 1/2 lb egg noodles (I use the 12 oz package) * 1/2 lb flank steak * 1 tsp. cornstarch * 1 tbsp light soy sauce * 1 tsp. sherry * 1 clove garlic, crushed Sauce Mixture * 1 tbsp cornstarch * 1 c. chicken stock * 1 tbsp soy sauce * 2 tbsp …

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Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 lb Lamb, beef or goat, cut into -1 1/2-inch cubes 3 tb Distilled white vinegar 1 1/4 ts Salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tb Olive oil 3 Whole dried hot red chiles 5 Garlic cloves, peeled and -minced 1 lg Onion, peeled and minced 1 t Whole black peppercorns …

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