Instructions: On a portable range, place a medium-sized pot (1/2 gallon should do). Place a couple of slices of kombu (a sort of kelp) and cover with cold water. Gently bring the water to a boil and remove the kombu just before it actually starts to boil. When the water is boiling very, very gently, youre set.

Simply take one of the items, swish it around in the hot water for from a few seconds for beef to a few minutes for vegetables. Serve with hot steamed rice. Enjoy!

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: Shabu-shabu means "swish-swish," referring to the swishing action when you cook a very thin slice of beef in hot water.

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