Shabu Shabu Salad
A Cool and Refreshing Japanese Summer Salad:
When I think of summer salads, Shabu Shabu Salad is the first thing that comes to mind. This is a refreshing yet satisfying dish featuring chilled pork shabu-shabu. With the heat of summer making it easy to lose appetite, this salad offers the perfect cool meal. One of my favorite touches is adding sesame paste to the dressing. The nutty flavor pairs perfectly with the pork, creating a delightful combination.
RECIPE
Servings: 3-4
Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
1/2 lb thinly sliced pork loin
1 tbsp sake
salt
1/2 lettuce
2 pcs persian cucumber
2 pcs tomato
Sauce
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sesame paste or tahini
Tools:
Instructions:
Prepare the Pork: Boil water in a pot, add the sake and a pinch of salt. Cook each slice of pork for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to iced water to chill.
Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the lettuce, thinly slice the cucumbers into strips, and cut the tomato. Add the vegetables to a serving bowl along with the chilled pork.
Make the Sauce: In a small jar or bowl, mix together the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame paste.
Combine and Serve: Pour the sauce over the salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately.
