Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is thin-sliced beef, vegetables, tofu, and chewy shirataki noodles cooked in a shallow iron pan in a sweet mix of soy, sugar, and mirin. Each cooked piece is dipped in a bowl of raw beaten egg, which cools it and adds a silky coating — the step that surprises visitors most. Kanto cooks mix the sauce first; Kansai cooks sear the beef in sugar and soy directly in the pan, adding liquid as they go.
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Sukiyaki is thin-sliced beef, vegetables, tofu, and chewy shirataki noodles cooked in a shallow iron pan in a sweet mix of soy, sugar, and mirin. Each cooked piece is dipped in a bowl of raw beaten egg, which cools it and adds a silky coating — the step that surprises visitors most. Kanto cooks mix the sauce first; Kansai cooks sear the beef in sugar and soy directly in the pan, adding liquid as they go.
DIETARY NOTES
General guidance for the standard version of this dish. Recipes vary by shop and region — always confirm with the restaurant if you have an allergy or a religious dietary requirement.
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