Shabu Shabu Hot Pot

Shabu Shabu is a dish or style of cooking that is not Korean at all. It is actually an influence of Chinese and Japanese cultures. After all, Koreans are renowned for using the barbecue cooking method and not cooking mixed ingredients with a boiling bowl of soup. But even though we had a nontraditional lunch, the hot pot was terrific.

I liked the generous servings of pork, which were sliced to paper-thin portions so it would cook faster. The meat was of great quality since it had a very tender texture. Best part of the hotpot was the noodles. Judging by its yellowish color, I'd say it was egg noodles. I loved the firm texture and flavorful taste of every noodle strand. The entire hotpot lunch became even better when Korean side dishes, especially the Kimchi, were eaten along with the Shabu Shabu. Even though the concept of this meal was an influence of other cultures, the Koreans were able to create their own great version of the dish by adding a bit of their tradition. They really know their culinary stuff.