Traditional Beef Sukiyaki

Step 1

Combine water, soy sauce, sugar, and sake in a bowl to make broth.

Step 2

Arrange beef, tofu, Chinese cabbage, yam noodles, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and green onion on separate plates on the table.

Step 3

Heat oil in an electric skillet or a large skillet set over a hot plate at the table. Add beef slices; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Pour in some broth; bring to a boil. Stir in tofu, cabbage, noodles, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and green onion; simmer until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Ladle cooked sukiyaki mixture into serving bowls. Replenish broth in the skillet.

Step 5

Crack each egg into a small bowl and beat lightly. Serve sukiyaki alongside eggs for dipping.