Japanese Sukiyaki

Japanese Sukiyaki is a popular one-pot dish where thinly sliced beef and various vegetables are simmered in a sweet and savory soy-based broth called 'warishita.' It typically includes ingredients like shirataki noodles, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, and negi (green onion). Originating in the Meiji era, it's a beloved communal meal often cooked at the table.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Sukiyaki is a high-protein dish due to the beef and tofu, with moderate fat content from the meat and cooking oils. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, along with various minerals from the vegetables, with a typical serving containing roughly 500-700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	600 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	950 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	7 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Potassium	600 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Copper	0.4 mg

Per 1 typical serving (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, sukiyaki is often associated with special occasions and year-end celebrations (bounenkai). A unique aspect is the tradition of dipping the cooked ingredients into a small bowl of raw beaten egg before eating, which adds a rich, creamy layer of flavor and helps cool the hot food.