How to Slice Meat Thinly: A Simple Guide for Perfect Cuts
Have you ever tried to cook a Japanese dish at home, only to find the meat is too thick or chewy? Japanese recipes often use very thin slices of meat. This is what gives dishes like sukiyaki, gyudon, and shabu-shabu their soft, melt-in-your-mouth feeling. But slicing meat thinly can be tricky if you don’t know the right steps. Don’t worry. You don’t need fancy tools or special training. With just a few tips, anyone can learn how to slice meat thinly—perfect for Japanese meals. In this post, we’ll walk you through why it matters, which tools to use, and how …
