In which country might you find Shabu Shabu Nabe?

Shabu Shabu Nabe is a Japanese dish, so you might find it in Japan. The name “shabu-shabu” imitates the swishing sound made when thin slices of meat are moved through hot broth. “Nabe” simply means a Japanese hot-pot dish cooked in a communal pot.

The meal usually features paper-thin beef, though pork and other proteins are also common. Diners cook the ingredients at the table in a simmering broth, then dip them into sauces such as ponzu or sesame sauce. Vegetables, tofu, mushrooms and noodles often follow the meat.

Shabu-shabu developed in Japan during the 20th century and is related to Chinese hot-pot traditions, especially dishes associated with Beijing-style mutton cooking. A common mix-up is treating “nabe” as a separate country-specific dish: it is a broad Japanese category that includes many regional hot pots, while shabu-shabu identifies this particular cooking style.