Sukiyaki, Japanese Hot Pot

By Rhonda7447

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 T sugar
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1 lb thinly sliced beef
• 3 T sugar
• 2 large Japanese green onions (naga negi) or 1 bunch of scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 6 oz yam noodles (shirataki)
• 1 bunch (4-6 stems) chrysanthemum greens, Shungiku
• 6 shiitake mushrooms
• 1 pkg grilled tofu or firm tofu cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 head of Napa cabbage, chopped
• 2 T vegetable oil or lard
• Optional - can add an egg into the pot

Details

Adapted from lovelylanvin.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix soy sauce, 2 T sugar, sake, and mirin together in a small bowl. Arrange meat and vegetables on a large platter. Heat a large saute pan/skillet over medium heat.
2. Add oil or lard to the skillet and heat on medium heat.
3. Brown meat adding remainder of the sugar slowly. Move the meat to the corner of the skillet when slightly browned.
4. Add other vegetables, keeping each separate.
5. Add sauce and cover.
6 Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and turn all ingredients while cooking 5 minutes more.
7. Serve on small dishes with Japanese white rice on the side.