It is used in various dishes including sukiyaki (thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan), Dengaku (grilled foods such as tofu, konnyaku or egg plants are fixed on skewers), boiled and seasoned dishes, and stir-fried dishes.
すき焼きの具を始め、田楽(料理)、煮物、炒め物などさまざまな料理に使われることが多い。