Shabu Shabu

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

SHABU SHABU (R128) Sq.Set Robert Stuart An International Language

1- 8 All circle 8 hands round to left and back
9-16 1s+3s dance Ladies' Chain
17-24 2s+4s dance Ladies' Chain
25-32 Men dance RH across and LH across back, join RH with original partner, retaining LH in centre
33-48 All dance Modified Spoke:
33-36 Men balance with partner (2 bars) and set advancing to next Lady
37-48 Repeat with next 3 Ladies working anticlockwise round to return to partner
49-56 All promenade anticlockwise round back to place
57-64 1s+3s dance R&L
65-72 2s+4s dance R&L
73-80 Ladies dance LH across and RH across back, join LH with partner, retaining RH in centre
81-96 All dance Modified Spoke:
81-84 Ladies balance with partner (2 bars) and set advancing to next Man
85-96 Repeat with next 3 Men working clockwise round to return to partner
97-104 All promenade clockwise round back to place
105-112 2s+4s dance Men's Chain
113-120 1s+3s dance Men's Chain
121-128 All circle 8H round to right and back

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Dance Information

Shabu Shabu is a Japanese hot pot dish that involves diners cooking thinly sliced meat, vegetables, and noodles in a communal pot of simmering broth at the table.

The main ingredients typically include beef, various vegetables like Napa cabbage and mushrooms, and noodles such as udon or glass noodles. The broth, often made with kombu and bonito flakes, provides a flavourful base for cooking. The cooking process is interactive, with diners using chopsticks to quickly cook the ingredients in the hot broth.

Once cooked, the meat and vegetables are usually dipped in various sauces, such as ponzu or sesame sauce, before being consumed. Shabu Shabu is accompanied by side dishes like rice, pickled vegetables, and condiments to complement the meal. This dining experience is known for its simplicity, freshness of ingredients, and the social aspect of sharing a meal prepared at the table.

It has gained popularity not only in Japan but also in various other parts of the world, often found in Japanese restaurants offering hot pot or interactive cooking experiences.

Shabu-shabu was invented in Japan in the 20th century with the opening of the restaurant Suehiro in Osaka, where the name was also invented.

Shabu Shabu, Hot Pot, Osaka, Japan

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