Do you like shabu-shabu? Then make this simple DIY Shabu-shabu hot pot recipe. The preparation process can be quite tedious but the rewards outweigh the work.
Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot at Home
Being a Filipino-Chinese family, my in-laws have always prepared the hot pot at home. My husband recalls that they would usually do it on Sundays, when our store is closed. He said that it’s so much fun to cook your own food in the communal hot pot and fish out the ingredients you like using chopsticks.
When my husband grew older, he laments that my mother-in-law no longer had the time nor energy to prepare the hot pot. While we do eat in hot pot restaurants, he misses having it at home. Sharing the hot pot is a fun family mealtime activity.
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That’s because, although easy to cook, the shabu-shabu has so many raw ingredients. Preparing them costs quite a lot and takes a lot of time to slice and all.
But now that the kids are bigger, I have taken over the kitchen. From time to time, I would indulge the family with my own brand of homecooking. It is also kind of a cultural experience for our homeschooling kids, being exposed to another cuisine.
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I just don’t do it everyday, though, because I also have work. Cooking is more like a hobby for me and when I do get my hands dirty, I usually whip up a storm in the kitchen. Cooking makes me happy, it’s therapeutic for me.
Why do We Like Shabu-Shabu
Hubby and I both like the shabu-shabu hot pot for so many reasons. The soup, made of chicken and pork broth, is very comforting. We also like frozen Chinese seafood or meatballs as well as thin slices of pork and beef. We get ours from Lion Frozen Products (contact information below).
Additionally, the Chinese barbecue dipping sauce is really very satisfying. It seems that the shabu-shabu meal is not complete with this sauce mixture.
WATCH: A full hot pot separate table is boiling in our dining room.
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DIY Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot Recipe
Shabu-Shabu is a hot pot of soup. You can actually add anything you like. The basics are meats, seafood, vegetables, and of course, those Chinese meat balls and fish balls. Or seafood balls. You would be happy to know that there is a shabu-shabu pack that contains an assortment of these in a variety of interesting shapes and colors. 🙂
Ingredients:
- Cooking oil
- Garlic and onions, chopped
- Thumb-sized gingerHealth Benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt for Cooking and Eating
- Chicken and pork bones, for the stock
- Water for the broth
- Salt and pepper
- Lee Kum Kee Chicken Soup Base
- Beef, sukiyaki or yakiniku slices
- Pork, sliced thinly
- Shrimps or prawns
- Assorted vegetables (cabbage, Chinese pechay, carrots)
- Sweet corn on the cob, sliced
- Potatoes (optional)
- Different kinds of mushrooms (except shiitake)
- Onions and spring onions
- Tofu
Dipping Sauce ingredients:
- Chinese Barbecue Sauce (available at Hua Kong Chinese Drugstore)
- Sliced spring onions
- Sliced chili
- Egg yolk
- Chili oil (optional)
- Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
- Vinegar or Balsamic vinegar
Procedure:
- In a big pot, saute the garlic and onion in oil. Add the chicken and pork bones. Stir-fry until they are no longer pink. Pour in water, cover, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes. The longer it stays there, the better.
- Transfer the broth to the hot pot and add aromatic vegetables like carrots, corn, and onions. Let it boil for a while. Do this before the meal.
- Season with the Lee Kum Kee soup base. Adjust the seasonings.
- When everybody is ready to eat, make sure that the broth is boiling. Then everybody puts the ingredients they like into the broth and fish them out when they are done.
- Dip the meat, seafood, fish balls, and meat balls in the special dipping sauce. Makes it tastier!
Enjoy your DIY shabu-shabu hot pot recipe at home!
Hot Pot Ingredients in Bacolod
In Bacolod City, you can source frozen meatballs and seafood balls from Lion Frozen Products. Send them a message for your orders:
- FB Page: LionFrozenProducts
- Mobile: 0928-5519951 | 0923-0813530
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I’ve never heard of the shabu-shabu hot pot before but it looks SO GOOD. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with all of us! Although it needs a lot of ingredients to put together, it is quite easy to cook.
I don’t think I’ve ever had anything like this hot pot soup before. I’m curious to try it out!
Wow! Shabu-shabu hot pot looks so delicious. No wonder all your family loves it! Soup and all those ingredients are always comforting.
The shabu-shabu hot pot is certainly something I’d love to try. But I just don’t think my partner would be too keen! Thank you very much for sharing the recipe. 🙂 Now, I am wondering if I have the time to prepare everything.
That shabu shabu hot pot looks so delicious, I could definitely have some right now. I never had shabu shabu before, but I don’t want to make it. Time to hit the Asian restaurants and look for this.
Sadly, not all Chinese restaurants serve the shabu-shabu hot pot. You have to look for a restaurant that serves hot pot. You see, in order to serve hot pot, the restaurant will have to have special provision of stoves on their tables to keep the soup boiling while the diners are seated. hehe Good luck in your search!
I have missed a lot! Actually, I have never heard of the Shabu-Shabu hot pot before. Asian cuisine has so many interesting variations. But it looks like the ultimate comfort food! Soup, meats, seafood, and vegetables. yum! And it looks very flexible as far as which meats and vegetables you can throw in. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I like that it that the shabu-shabu hot pot has shrimp in it. This sounds likes a yummy and comforting soup, especially for the cold days. I will check the Asian restaurant if they have that special shabu-shabu barbecue sauce. Then I can make this as authentic as yours.
Mmmmm shabu-shabu looks and sounds delicious. I’m going to have to try and make this hot pot for my family. The winter months are coming and this would be perfect for the cold days.
Wow, I have never tried this recipe before. But the Shabu-Shabu hot pot looks really delicious and easy to make. I will try to make this for my kids when everyone is at home. Looks like something fun to share during a family meal, too. thanks for sharing!
This is pretty cool and super doable. Shabu shabu is a little pricey sometimes, especially in the malls. Love to do this with friends at home.
I have always wanted to try an authentic Asian hot pot. This is DIY Shabu-shabu hot pot is an awesome idea. One day I will be able to experience it at home.
I tried the shabu-shabu hotpot when I was visiting Japan and it was delicious! I will try making it at home. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for a great idea! I’m curious to try this shabu shabu DIY at home. This would be perfect on a cold rainy night. I would ask the kids and hubby in advance what ingredients they would prefer having in our hot pot. Too bad we can’t have shrimps as hubby is allergic to crustaceans.?
Is it possible to use the rice cooker instead of a stove-top pot?
This is PERFECT! hahaha! my Mama said, “isulat daw na iya mga ingredients dai”. Here in Cebu, shabu-shabu is really expensive! Can’t wait this Sunday to do some groceries! My Mama loves shabu-shabu, aside from the fact that she loves everything with soup, we also got it from her to love this food 🙂
Now, I’m craving for shabu-shabu hotpot! This is great, at least we can make our own at home. I’ve always wanted to make this at home for the kids to try. Reading this and listening to my favorite Korean novela OSTs, ha, what a combination!
Here for the second time for shabu-shabu, haha. Good to know the ingredients are easy to find. I used to wonder what the special ingredients are, but thanks for the recipe, I’m not wondering anymore. 🙂 I think the dip would be tricky, though.
Ay para pala syang sangyupsal ang preparation ano.. haven’t tried it pa ma pero mukhang masarap ng shabu-shabu moms kasi andami ng ingredients! At Parang perfect sa taglamig♥️♥️♥️
Yeah kasi the ingredients are laid out. But it’s soup base nga lang. So the shabu-shabu is a really awesome comfort food during the rainy days. 🙂
Dati wala ako idea kung anu ang shabu-shabu na sinasabe nila. Ganito po pala yun. Hehehe. Gusto ko din sana e try kasu mukhang ang dami din pala ingredients. Hehehe. Next time gagawin namen to! Thank you for sharing your recipes po
Mommy pwde pong fishballs lang, but the kind na pang soup, di yung pang prito. 🙂
Looks delicious! 😋 Gonna make this din kapag rainy season na, siguradong perfect sa malamig na panahon. Thanks for sharing Mommy Sig ❤️
Natakam ako sa shabu shabu Mommy..Parang balak kong ito nalang ang ihanda ko sa birthday ko😊😊 Dalawa lang naman kami ni hubby at yung kapatid ko okay na sakin to
Fits for the whole family…
So good and we can have it anytime of the day
Thanks for sharing this ma.Would try having this one of these days.
Mukhang masarap at magugustuhan ng mga kids since mahilig din sila sa soup.Gusto yong maraming veggies,meat at mushrooms.Sobrang daming flavors ang madadagdag sa soup.