Miso Hot Pot Kits
Miso Hot Pot Kits
Ingredients
For the Hot Pot Kits
- 1 head Napa cabbage, root end removed, separated, and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound enoki mushrooms, root end cut off and clusters separated
- 1 pound tofu, firm or extra-firm, cut into rectangular blocks or slices
- 4 teaspoons dashi powder
- 4 teaspoons miso paste
- 1 pound thinly sliced meat, such as beef shabu-shabu style
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, for garnish
- as needed water, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Napa cabbage: Remove the root end and separate the leaves. Roughly chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Distribute a generous portion of chopped Napa cabbage into each of the four glass meal prep containers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the enoki mushrooms: Cut off the root end and separate the clusters. Add a portion of enoki mushrooms to each container, placing them on top of the cabbage.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare and add the tofu: Cut the tofu into several rectangular blocks or slices. Add 2-3 blocks or slices of tofu to each container.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the seasonings: Add 1 teaspoon of dashi powder and 1 teaspoon of miso paste to each container.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Prepare the meat for freezing: Lay slices of thinly sliced meat (like beef) on a tray lined with parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top, and then more meat, layering them to prevent sticking. This step is optional but recommended for easier separation.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the meat to containers: Using tongs, place a few slices of the thinly sliced meat on top of the other ingredients in each container.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Garnish and layer: Sprinkle some chopped green onions over the meat in each container. Place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the meat and vegetables in each container. This helps protect the ingredients during freezing and separates them from the lid.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Seal and label: Securely close each container with its lid. Label each container with the dish name ("MISO HOT POT") and the date it was prepared (e.g., "09/28").
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Freeze the kits: Place the sealed and labeled containers into the freezer for future use. These kits can be prepared once a month for freezer meal restocking.
- 10
Reheat and serve: When ready to eat, take a frozen Miso Hot Pot Kit from the freezer. Add enough water to the container to cover the ingredients for a hot pot style meal. Microwave the kit until heated through and the ingredients are cooked, approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve directly from the container.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Miso Hot Pot Kits
For the Hot Pot Kits
- 1 head Napa cabbage, root end removed, separated, and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound enoki mushrooms, root end cut off and clusters separated
- 1 pound tofu, firm or extra-firm, cut into rectangular blocks or slices
- 4 teaspoons dashi powder
- 4 teaspoons miso paste
- 1 pound thinly sliced meat, such as beef shabu-shabu style
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, for garnish
- as needed water, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Napa cabbage: Remove the root end and separate the leaves. Roughly chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Distribute a generous portion of chopped Napa cabbage into each of the four glass meal prep containers.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the enoki mushrooms: Cut off the root end and separate the clusters. Add a portion of enoki mushrooms to each container, placing them on top of the cabbage.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare and add the tofu: Cut the tofu into several rectangular blocks or slices. Add 2-3 blocks or slices of tofu to each container.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the seasonings: Add 1 teaspoon of dashi powder and 1 teaspoon of miso paste to each container.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Prepare the meat for freezing: Lay slices of thinly sliced meat (like beef) on a tray lined with parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top, and then more meat, layering them to prevent sticking. This step is optional but recommended for easier separation.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the meat to containers: Using tongs, place a few slices of the thinly sliced meat on top of the other ingredients in each container.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Garnish and layer: Sprinkle some chopped green onions over the meat in each container. Place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the meat and vegetables in each container. This helps protect the ingredients during freezing and separates them from the lid.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Seal and label: Securely close each container with its lid. Label each container with the dish name ("MISO HOT POT") and the date it was prepared (e.g., "09/28").
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Freeze the kits: Place the sealed and labeled containers into the freezer for future use. These kits can be prepared once a month for freezer meal restocking.
- 10
Reheat and serve: When ready to eat, take a frozen Miso Hot Pot Kit from the freezer. Add enough water to the container to cover the ingredients for a hot pot style meal. Microwave the kit until heated through and the ingredients are cooked, approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve directly from the container.
⏱️ 10 min