Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is a deeply satisfying Japanese hotpot that occupies a slightly different register from shabu-shabu. Where shabu-shabu is light and clean, sukiyaki is rich, sweet and intensely savoury, thinly sliced beef cooked directly in the pan in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar, then joined by tofu, shirataki noodles, spring onions, enoki mushrooms and other vegetables that absorb the cooking sauce as the meal progresses. Each ingredient is dipped in raw beaten egg before eating, which adds a silky richness that makes the dish unforgettable.
The traditional vessel for sukiyaki is a shallow iron pan, the same type used in the dish's origins in the nineteenth century, when it was a street food cooked in farmers' field tools. The iron pan heats quickly and holds that heat well, allowing the sauce to bubble and caramelise around the meat edges in a way that ceramic or stainless steel does not replicate. Iwachu and Oigen both produce excellent sukiyaki pans in the collection here, and these are the recommended starting point for anyone serious about making the dish properly.
A portable Iwatani burner at the table is the standard domestic setup for sukiyaki, allowing the temperature to be adjusted as each round of ingredients is added and maintaining the theatrical enjoyment of cooking at the table. Serving bowls, sauce dishes for the beaten egg, and ladles or chopsticks complete the equipment needs.
Sukiyaki is traditionally considered a special occasion dish in Japan, but once you have the right equipment in place, there is no reason it cannot become a regular part of the winter cooking repertoire at home.
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Kujira Ramen Spoons, a set of four wide-bowl ceramic spoons in the Kujira whale collection. Bold, graphic ocean-inspired design, part of the coordinated Kujira series. Includes 4 spoons Length 17.5 cm (6.8") Material Porcelain Care Hand wash only. Not dishwasher,...
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Donabe Tokusa, Japanese ceramic hot-pot with the traditional Tokusa reed stripe pattern. Classic blue and white design that suits any nabe dinner setting. Artisan Pottery Style Authentic Banko Ware (Banko-yaki / 萬古焼) Product Architecture Traditional Earthenware Clay Hot Pot with...
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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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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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Cooking Chopsticks Hinoki, extra-long Japanese hinoki cypress wood chopsticks for cooking and serving. Their length keeps hands safely away from hot oil and steam. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 1 Pair of Professional Cooking Chopsticks Material Natural...
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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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Nibishi Soy Sauce, premium Japanese double-brewed (saishikomi) soy sauce with a thicker consistency and richer umami. Ideal for sashimi and dipping. Product Typology Sashimi-damari / Amakuchi Shoyu (甘口醤油: Sweet & Viscous Southern Japanese Soy Sauce) Primary Pairing Fresh sashimi slices,...
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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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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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Kujira Bowls (set of 4) are deep ceramic bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale series - perfect for rice, miso soup, and noodles as part of a complete ocean-themed Japanese table setting. The Kujira Collection Please note: This collection is...