Shabu shabu is a Japanese dish of vegetables and selection of meat cooked by individuals in a pot of boiling water. The boiling water releases a majority of the fat in the meat, and with a balanced meal of vegetables and rice, it's the perfect choice for the health conscious. Although it seems simplistic in nature, the flavor lies in the succulent dipping sauces, which complements the vegetables and meat perfectly. Shabu shabu is literally translated as "swish-swish" because the meat is "swished" in the boiling water, and depending on the "swisher's" preference, the meat can be cooked from medium-rare to well done.