Ingredients
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 inches fresh ginger, sliced
4 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lb thinly sliced beef or lamb (hot pot style)
1 pack assorted mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, oyster)
1 head napa cabbage, chopped
1 bunch bok choy
1 block firm tofu, cubed
1/2 cup sesame paste or peanut butter (for sauce)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili oil (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the broth by combining the stock, ginger, green onions, and garlic in a large pot or dedicated electric hot pot vessel.
Step 2: Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes to infuse the aromatics.
Step 3: While the broth simmers, arrange the meats, vegetables, tofu, and mushrooms on large platters for easy access at the table.
Step 4: Mix the dipping sauce ingredients in individual small bowls, adjusting the consistency with a teaspoon of water or broth if needed.
Step 5: Place the hot pot on a portable burner in the center of the dining table and bring it back to a gentle boil.
Step 6: Use chopsticks or small strainers to cook the ingredients in the broth; meat takes seconds, while heartier vegetables may take 2-3 minutes.
Step 7: Dip the cooked items into your personalized sauce and enjoy immediately.
Notes
If using a spicy base, you can add Szechuan peppercorns for a numbing sensation. Always ensure meat is sliced very thin for quick cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: hot pot recipe, Chinese hot pot, shabu shabu, communal dining, spicy broth, dipping sauce
