Hot Pot (火锅)
Hot Pot, also known as "火锅" (huǒ guō) in Chinese, is a popular dish in Northeastern Chinese cuisine. It is a communal meal where diners cook a variety of ingredients in a simmering pot of broth at the table.
Ingredients
- 500g thinly sliced beef
- 300g lamb, thinly sliced
- Assorted fresh vegetables (bok choy, mushrooms, napa cabbage, etc.)
- Tofu and vermicelli noodles
- Hot pot broth (store-bought or homemade)
- Dipping sauces (soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the hot pot broth and set up the hot pot on the stovetop.
- Arrange the sliced meats, vegetables, tofu, and noodles on a platter.
- Once the broth is simmering, start cooking the ingredients by placing them in the pot using chopsticks or a strainer.
- Dip the cooked ingredients in the dipping sauces before enjoying.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Hot pot with a divider Chopsticks or strainer Platter for arranging ingredients
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the hot pot with steamed rice or Chinese pancakes.
Tips & tricks
Prepare a variety of dipping sauces to enhance the flavors of the cooked ingredients.
Cost
$20