Ingredients:
For the Broth:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍲
- 2 cups water 💧
- 2-3 slices ginger 🥕
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed 🧄
- 1-2 star anise 🌟
- 2-3 dried chili peppers (optional for spice) 🌶️
- 2 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍶
- Salt to taste 🧂
For the Hot Pot Ingredients:
- 200g thinly sliced beef, pork, or chicken 🍖
- 200g seafood (shrimp, fish fillets, etc.) 🍤
- 200g mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, etc.) 🍄
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy 🥬
- 1 cup tofu, cut into cubes 🧀
- 1 cup rice noodles or udon noodles 🍜
- 1-2 cups assorted vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, etc.) 🥕
For Dipping Sauces:
- Chopped fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish 🌿
- 1/4 cup soy sauce 🥢
- 2 tbsp sesame oil 🌰
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 🍜
- 1 tbsp chili sauce or paste (adjust to taste) 🌶️
- 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
Ingredients:
1: Prepare the Broth 🍲
- In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth with water, ginger, garlic, star anise, dried chili peppers (if using), soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. Strain out the solids if desired.
2: Prepare the Ingredients 🥕
- While the broth is simmering, prepare all your hot pot ingredients. Slice the meats, clean and slice the mushrooms, chop the vegetables, and cut the tofu into cubes. Arrange everything on separate plates for easy access.
3: Prepare the Dipping Sauces 🌰
- In small bowls, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and minced garlic. Adjust the seasoning to your taste and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions if desired.
4: Set Up the Hot Pot 🔥
- Transfer the simmering broth to a portable burner or hot pot appliance set at the table. Arrange the plates of ingredients and dipping sauces around the pot.
5: Cook and Enjoy 🍜
- Add your chosen ingredients to the simmering broth and cook them to your liking. Thinly sliced meats and seafood will cook quickly, while vegetables and noodles may take a bit longer. Use chopsticks or a slotted spoon to retrieve the cooked items, dip them in your favorite sauces, and enjoy!
6: Repeat and Share 🥢
- Continue adding ingredients to the pot, cooking, and enjoying as you go. Hot Pot is all about sharing and enjoying the process with friends and family!
Hot Pot is a fun and interactive meal perfect for gatherings and family dinners. This flavorful dish involves cooking a variety of ingredients in a simmering pot of broth right at the table. It’s a delicious way to enjoy fresh meats, vegetables, and noodles with your favorite dipping sauces. Let’s get started on creating this enjoyable and customizable hot pot experience!
