🇯🇵 Japanese
Lotus Root Shabu Shabu
🇯🇵 Japanese
Gentle simmered lotus root in a fragrant broth, finished with fresh herbs — the japanese answer to "something light tonight". About 30 minutes from fridge to table.
Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Garlic1, diced
- Ginger3 cloves, minced
- White Pepper1/2 tsp
- Stock or Broth1 litre
- Napa Cabbage300 g
- Neutral Oil1 tbsp
- Shiso Leavessmall handful
- Lotus Root300 g
- Kombu Dashi1.5 litres
- Ponzu Saucefor dipping
Instructions
- 1
Sweat the garlic in the Neutral Oil until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the ginger and white pepper and cook for 30 seconds more.
- 3
Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, and add the lotus root.
- 4
Simmer gently until the lotus root is just cooked through and the broth tastes rounded.
- 5
Ladle into warm bowls and top each with shiso leaves and a grind of black pepper.
Chef's tip
Prep everything before the heat goes on — japanese cooking moves fast once it starts.
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