Shabu-Shabu
Shabu-Shabu
Shabu-shabu is one of Japan's great communal dining experiences, gathering everyone around a shared pot of simmering dashi or water at the centre of the table. Paper-thin slices of beef, or pork, or seasonal vegetables, are swished briefly through the hot broth until just cooked, then dipped in one of two traditional sauces: a sesame-based goma dare or a citrus ponzu. The name of the dish literally describes the sound the meat makes as it is swirled through the broth, and there is something deeply pleasing about that onomatopoeic simplicity.
The success of shabu-shabu at home depends heavily on having the right equipment. The pot needs to be wide enough to allow several people to cook simultaneously without crowding, and the broth needs to stay at a consistent simmer throughout the meal, which requires either a portable burner under the pot at the table or a dedicated electric hot pot. The Iwatani cassette burner is the standard domestic solution in Japan and works excellently for this purpose.
The pot itself is equally important. Traditional shabu-shabu is cooked in a round stainless steel hot pot with a chimney in the centre, a design that promotes even heat distribution and creates a visual centrepiece at the table. More casual home versions use a standard wide saucepan or donabe, which works well but loses the iconic presentation. Both options are available in this collection.
Long cooking chopsticks for handling the meat in the hot broth, individual serving bowls for sauce and broth, and ladles for distributing the stock complete the essential toolkit. The dipping sauces, goma dare and ponzu, are also available in the ingredients section.
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Add a portable burner for the full table cooking experience, and use our tongs for handling the ingredients.
Shabu-shabu at home: everything you need for a perfect hotpot evening, pot, broth, meat and sauces explained.
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The One-Push Soy Sauce Dispenser, Japanese tabletop bottle with a push-button valve that releases a precise, drip-free measure of soy sauce without tilting or overpouring. Origin Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Materials Soda-Lime Glass, Silicone, & Stainless Steel Dimensions Ø6.1 cm...
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The Iwatani Cassette Grill Slim is a sleek tabletop gas grill for yakitori, grilled vegetables, and yakiniku at home. Its slim profile stores away easily between uses. Brand & Origin Iwatani (MADE IN JAPAN) Dimensions 13.3" W x 10.6" D...
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Kanagawa Rice Bowls are Japanese ceramic chawan rice bowls with a design inspired by Hokusai's Kanagawa wave woodblock print - bold ocean blue brushwork for a dramatic and iconic Japanese table presence. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Bowls...
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The Maneki Neko Bowls Set is a charming collection of ceramic bowls decorated with the iconic lucky cat Maneki Neko motif. An auspicious and joyful gift set for Japanese culture enthusiasts. In the Box Set of 5 Japanese Ceramic Bowls...
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Donabe Ruri, Japanese ceramic hot-pot with a luminous Ruri deep blue glaze. Its timeless beauty and exceptional heat retention make it ideal for nabe, soups, and rice cooking. Includes 1 clay pot + 1 lid (size 8) Color Black &...
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Marugata Ramen Spoons (set of 4) are wide-bowl ceramic spoons in a classic Marugata rounded form, the traditional Japanese ramen spoon shape designed for maximum broth capacity in every scoop. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese Spoons Length 7.1"...
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Kujira Rice Bowls (set of 4), medium-sized ceramic rice bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale collection. The perfect vessel for everyday Japanese rice, donburi, and soup. In the Box Set of 4 Unique Handcrafted Bowls Dimensions Ø 4.9" x H...
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Dried Shiitake mushrooms (55g), a Japanese umami staple. Rehydrated in cold water overnight, they produce a rich, deeply savoury dashi and tender mushrooms for soups and simmered dishes. Drying intensifies natural umami far beyond fresh mushrooms Soaking liquid becomes rich...
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Ponzu Sauce, Japanese citrus-soy condiment that combines the brightness of yuzu citrus with the depth of dashi and soy. Lighter and more refreshing than plain soy sauce. Contents 500 ml Origin Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Browse also: shabu-shabu tools, sushi...
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The Yoshikawa Shabu-Shabu pot is a wide, shallow stainless steel pot designed for authentic Japanese hot-pot dining. Its divided compartment allows two broths at once. Includes 1 pot + lid Dimensions 33.4 × H11.6 cm (13.1 × H4.5"), incl. handles...
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Kanagawa Red Rice Bowls are Japanese ceramic chawan inspired by Hokusai's Great Wave in a bold red colourway - a striking, contemporary riff on one of Japan's most celebrated woodblock prints. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Bowls &...
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The Hana Rikyu Bowl is a Japanese ceramic rice bowl with the delicate Hana flower Rikyu wabi-style decoration - a quietly beautiful everyday bowl that elevates even the simplest Japanese meal. Provenance Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) 🇯🇵 In the Box 1...