Classic Asian Hot Pot
Classic Asian Hot Pot
Ingredients
For the Broth Base
- 6 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 2 inches ginger, sliced
- 4 garlic, cloves, smashed
- 2 green onions, white parts only, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 star anise
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated, stems removed
For the Dipping Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped
- 1 bunch bok choy, chopped
- 4 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 block tofu, firm, cubed
- 8 ounces udon noodles
- 1/2 pound fish balls
For the Dipping Sauces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broth: In a large pot or hot pot cooker, combine chicken broth, water, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, green onion whites, soy sauce, sesame oil, star anise, and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the broth simmers, prepare the dipping ingredients. Arrange the thinly sliced beef, shrimp, napa cabbage, bok choy, enoki mushrooms, cubed tofu, udon noodles, and fish balls on separate platters or bowls for easy access.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Prepare the dipping sauces: In small bowls, combine ingredients for individual dipping sauces. A simple soy sauce and rice vinegar mix is classic. For a spicier option, mix soy sauce with chili garlic sauce. For a richer sauce, combine sesame paste with a little warm water to thin, then add soy sauce to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once the broth is simmering gently, place the hot pot cooker in the center of your dining table. Keep the broth at a gentle simmer throughout the meal.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Diners use chopsticks or small strainers to cook their desired ingredients in the simmering broth. Thinly sliced meats and seafood cook quickly (30 seconds to 2 minutes), while vegetables and noodles may take a bit longer (2-5 minutes).
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Once cooked, remove ingredients from the broth and dip them in your preferred sauces before eating. Enjoy the communal dining experience!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Asian Hot Pot
Ingredients
For the Broth Base
- 6 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 2 inches ginger, sliced
- 4 garlic, cloves, smashed
- 2 green onions, white parts only, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 star anise
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated, stems removed
For the Dipping Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped
- 1 bunch bok choy, chopped
- 4 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 block tofu, firm, cubed
- 8 ounces udon noodles
- 1/2 pound fish balls
For the Dipping Sauces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broth: In a large pot or hot pot cooker, combine chicken broth, water, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, green onion whites, soy sauce, sesame oil, star anise, and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the broth simmers, prepare the dipping ingredients. Arrange the thinly sliced beef, shrimp, napa cabbage, bok choy, enoki mushrooms, cubed tofu, udon noodles, and fish balls on separate platters or bowls for easy access.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Prepare the dipping sauces: In small bowls, combine ingredients for individual dipping sauces. A simple soy sauce and rice vinegar mix is classic. For a spicier option, mix soy sauce with chili garlic sauce. For a richer sauce, combine sesame paste with a little warm water to thin, then add soy sauce to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once the broth is simmering gently, place the hot pot cooker in the center of your dining table. Keep the broth at a gentle simmer throughout the meal.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Diners use chopsticks or small strainers to cook their desired ingredients in the simmering broth. Thinly sliced meats and seafood cook quickly (30 seconds to 2 minutes), while vegetables and noodles may take a bit longer (2-5 minutes).
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Once cooked, remove ingredients from the broth and dip them in your preferred sauces before eating. Enjoy the communal dining experience!