Shabu Shabu is a Japanese dish that features beef cooked in simmering soup. It is similar to the Chinese hot pot, although the latter uses other ingredients like fish, shrimp and other seafood. Both dishes include vegetables, making them quite a healthy menu item. I usually have shabu shabu at specialized restaurants, but I knew I could bring the magic of this healthy cooking into my home kitchen. So I invested in an electric hot pot and it has become a gem in the center of my dining table. You don't even have to have a hot pot to enoy this dish. You can cook it in a pot in your regular stove top, but to me, it diminishes the fun of your food cooking in front of your very eyes while seated at your dining table. Next time you have guests, have them gather around your dining table and impress them with your gourmet cooking! Be creative. You can assemble your own favorite meats and vegetables. With shabu shabu, the possibilities are endless!