I came up with this idea because my husband often asks me to include more meat in my dishes. I guess it’s because he’s American and accustomed to eating dishes with a lot of meat in them. In Japanese food, of course we also eat meat, but not in comparable quantities. We tend to have more balance and equal proportions of the food in Japanese meals, and often prefer to include more vegetables or fish ingredients.

So I thought to make this dish one day, and it was a big hit in our home. The combination of the very juicy pork with the crunch of the asparagus is fantastic, even the kids like it! I also love the color combination and how it looks when served with other garnishes. Mouthwatering goodness!

This dish could be an appetizer, but I usually make it as the main dish with Japanese sides (e.g. white rice, miso soup with tofu), or served over a bed of cabbage with cherry tomatoes!

If you’re interested in this recipe, please let me know in the comment section below. What creations have you made with Asparagus, please share as I would love to try!

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Like this one:

Tabletop Stove

These are very common in Japan and used throughout winter when the entire family gathers around a nice warm pot of Japanese soul food.

And ideally, you want to use clay hot pot like this:

Clay Hot Pot

Alternatively, you could use a deep frying pan/skillet instead of clay hot pot.

Deep Frying Pan

Most of the effort is in the preparation, which is quite easy. Just chop and clean vegetables. Don’t you love the colors of the meat and vegetables in this photo? I’m getting hungry just looking at this photo while writing this post. I guess I will need to make a Japanese hot pot again soon.

The tricky part is finding a butcher or grocery store to slice the Shabu Shabu meat for you. Japanese supermarket is the easiest option, as you can find prepared meat, specifically for Shabu Shabu.

If you have any questions on where to buy these things or need advice, please comment below.

If you like to read about other hot pots, I recommend you these posts:

-Shio Koji Hot Pot Recipe – A Healthy Japanese Dish
-Hot & Spicy Soups / Hot Pots – Too Perfect For Those Cold Days
-Sukiyaki (すき焼き): My Favorite Dish to Eat When I’m Missing Japan
-Shio Koji Hot Pot Could be the Next Big Hit in the US, Move Aside Tonkotsu Ramen!

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My husband calls this Japanese soul food and it’s top on his list. This dish is also one that tastes better the more time you spend making it. If you are interested to learn how to make this dish, please comment below! I’m constantly adding new recipes to my site, and I will try to prioritize which ones based on comments on my blog.

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