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Hot Pot

A fun and interactive meal that brings people together, allowing you to customize your ingredients and enjoy a savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste optional
For the Ingredients
  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef or pork
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups bok choy chopped
  • 1 cup tofu cubed
  • 1 package of rice noodles or vermicelli

Equipment

  • Hot pot or fondue pot
  • Gas or electric burner
  • Chopsticks or cooking utensils
  • Bowls for dipping sauces
  • Plates for serving ingredients

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili paste if using.
  2. Place the pot on a burner and bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
  3. While the broth simmers, arrange your meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles on separate plates.
  4. Transfer the broth to a hot pot or fondue pot.
  5. Using chopsticks or cooking utensils, add your chosen ingredients to the simmering broth.
  6. Keep an eye on cooking times; thinly sliced meats take just a few minutes, while vegetables and noodles may need a bit longer.
  7. Serve the ingredients with a variety of dipping sauces.
  8. Gather around the pot and enjoy cooking and eating together.

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite vegetables and proteins.