Japanese beef hot pot in sweet soy broth

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi to make a savory-sweet cooking broth with a light sheen.

2. 2

   Cut the cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and scallions into generous pieces. Rinse the shirataki if needed.

3. 3

   In a wide skillet or sukiyaki pot, add a little of the sauce and quickly cook a few slices of beef until they just change color.

4. 4

   Add the remaining vegetables, tofu, and shirataki, then pour in the rest of the sauce. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still lively.

5. 5

   Serve piping hot, traditionally dipping each bite into beaten raw egg if desired.