Sukiyaki
Comments: Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 0
Sukiyaki is generally cooked at the table by each guest like a fondue.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] shirataki or fine vermicelli
  • 1 stick celery
  • 6 ounces [170 g] bamboo shoots
  • 2 leeks
  • 8 sprin onions
  • 1 samll can mushrooms
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds [454 to 680 g] very thin slices raw tender beef
  • Little beef fat
Warishita
  • 1 cup [250 mL] dashi or water + 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] monosodium glutamate
  • 7 tablespoons [105 mL] soy sauce
  • 7 tablespoons [105 mL] mirin or sherry
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons [30 to 45 mL] sugar [if sherry is used, add a little extra sugar]
  • 4 eggs [optional]
  • Cook shirataki or vermicelli in boiling salted water, drain and cool.
  • Cut celery, bamboo shoots, leeks, onions and mushrooms into short lengths, slantwise.
  • Put on a large plate with the beef.
  • Prepare warishita.
  • Heat a heavy pan and rub the bottom with a little beef fat.
  • Cook enough beef for the first serving, add a little of the Warishita and vegetables.
  • Each portion should be eaten as it is cooked and can be dipped in the beaten eggs, if desired.
Warishita
  • Put all the ingredients together in a pan.
  • Bring to boiling point and pour into a gravy boat.