Shabu-shabu cookware is a type of pot used in Japanese cuisine. It is typically made of metal and has a flat bottom with two handles on either side. The pot is used to cook shabu-shabu, a hot pot dish consisting of thinly sliced meat and vegetables cooked in a broth. The pot is heated over a flame and the ingredients are cooked by swishing them through the broth. Shabu-shabu cookware is an essential tool for making this traditional Japanese dish.