Okjubu's Shabu Shabu Napa Cabbage Stew

Name: Okjubu's Shabu Shabu Napa Cabbage Stew
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: napa cabbage 1/4 head; perilla leaves 10 leaves; shabu shabu beef 200g; water 50ml; soy sauce 2 tablespoons; minced garlic 1 tablespoon; minced green chili 1 tablespoon; vinegar 2 tablespoons; sriracha sauce 3 tablespoons; sugar 1 tablespoon; sesame oil 1 teaspoon

A crisp and savory beef cabbage stew made effortlessly without fire, using only a microwave

15 min Difficulty Easy Meat & mains

Main ingredients

napa cabbage perilla leaves shabu shabu beef sriracha sauce soy sauce

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Recipe

Wash the napa cabbage thoroughly and trim the stem ends.
Layer the cabbage, perilla leaves, and beef in sequence, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Arrange the sliced ingredients neatly in a microwave-safe dish and add a small amount of water.
Cover the dish and microwave for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
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Sprinkle soy sauce evenly over the cooked cabbage stew and serve with the dipping sauce.

Layer cabbage, perilla leaves, and beef, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Place in a microwave-safe dish, add water, and cook for 10 minutes.
Prepare the sauce and serve it alongside the cabbage stew, drizzling soy sauce on top.

Cooking tips

If the beef isn't fully cooked depending on your microwave's power, microwave an additional 1–2 minutes.
You can use thin bulgogi-style beef or brisket slices as well.

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