Ultimate Homemade Sukiyaki Guide (Japanese Recipe From Scratch)
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Overview
Sukiyaki is a beloved Japanese dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This recipe showcases the beauty of simplicity, allowing the rich flavors of the ingredients to shine through. The combination of thinly sliced beef, firm tofu, and a variety of vegetables creates a colorful and inviting presentation. The key to a great sukiyaki lies in the sauce, which is a harmonious blend of sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar, providing a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
As you prepare the ingredients, you’ll notice the vibrant colors of the vegetables, from the bright green of the chrysanthemum greens to the earthy tones of the shiitake mushrooms. Each component adds its own unique texture and flavor to the dish. The cooking process is interactive, making it a fantastic option for gatherings where everyone can participate in the fun.
Once the ingredients are cooked to your liking, the final touch is to drizzle the dish with a bit of the flavorful sauce and enjoy it with a side of raw egg for dipping. This adds a creamy richness that elevates the experience. Sukiyaki is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors and togetherness, making it perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Grab a saucepan and add 3 tablespoons of mirin and 3 tablespoons of sake. Boil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until sugar dissolves.
Pour the sauce into a heatproof container and add 5g of kombu.
Tip: Let the kombu soak for about 30 minutes to enhance the umami flavor.
Prepare 75g of shungiku, 60g of enoki mushrooms, 2 Nappa cabbage leaves, 200g of firm tofu, 4 shiitake mushrooms, and half a carrot cut into decorative flowers.
Prepare about 300g of thinly sliced wagyu beef.
Heat a cast iron skillet and thoroughly grease the surface with beef suet.
Tip: Use beef suet to grease the pot for better flavor.
Add Japanese leeks to the pot and turn occasionally to get a nice char.
Add half a shiitake mushroom to the pot.
Lay down a few slices of meat in the pot and give them a light grill.
Tip: Drizzle a tablespoon of Vista sauce over the cooked meat for added flavor.
Remove the kombu and add the vegetables and tofu to the pot.
Make space in the pot and place the beef into the sauce.
Start eating as the ingredients cook to your liking.
Crack a raw egg into a bowl and whisk it thoroughly.
Tip: Use pasteurized eggs if you're in a country where raw eggs are not safe to eat.
Tip: Make extra sauce to top up if you're cooking a lot of ingredients to avoid it becoming too watered down.
Top up the leftover sauce with a little bit of water and add cooked udon noodles.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Coconut Aminos
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Frequently asked questions
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Sukiyaki is traditionally cooked at the table, allowing diners to enjoy the cooking process.
- •The dish can be customized with various proteins, including beef, pork, or chicken.
- •Chrysanthemum greens, known as shungiku, add a unique flavor to the dish.
- •Raw eggs are often served as a dipping sauce for the cooked ingredients.
