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Shabu-Shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ)
Shabu-Shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) reads umami 6.9, citrus 4.3 and sourness 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Japanese main, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.9 · Citrus 4.3 · Sourness 3.6 · Sweetness 3.2 · Salinity 3.0 · Earthy 2.8 · Richness 2.5 · Herbaceous 2.3 · Allium 1.6 · Funk & Ferment 1.0 · Fruity 0.9 · Bitterness 0.9 · Floral 0.6 · Nutty 0.5
What's in it (11)
- 1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef
- 1/4 head napa cabbage, cut into pieces
- 14 oz firm tofu, cubed
- 4 shiitake mushrooms
- 1 bunch enoki mushrooms
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 6 cups kombu dashi broth
- 1/2 cup ponzu sauce
- 1/2 cup sesame dipping sauce
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated daikon
Time & effort: about 45 min (40 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 145.7 kcal, 12.6 g protein, 6.6 g fat, 9.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Bring a pot of kombu dashi to a gentle simmer at the table.
- Each diner swishes thin meat slices briefly through the hot broth until just pink.
- Dip in ponzu or sesame sauce and eat with vegetables cooked in the communal pot.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.