Sukiyaki (Japanese Hot Pot)
Sukiyaki is a comforting Japanese hot pot that brings people together with its rich flavors and interactive cooking experience. This delightful dish features thinly sliced beef, fresh vegetables, and silky shirataki noodles simmered in a savory broth made from soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, Sukiyaki invites everyone to dip their ingredients into deliciousness while enjoying a warm communal meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye)
- 8 oz shirataki noodles
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (mushrooms, bok choy, green onions)
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If necessary, slice the beef thinly against the grain and rinse shirataki noodles under warm water.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sake, mirin, and brown sugar to create the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sear the sliced beef until browned.
- Add vegetables and tofu cubes to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and veggies. Add enough water or broth to cover most ingredients.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until everything is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg