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.

Hot Pot (火锅)

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

  1. Prepare the hot pot broth and set up the hot pot on the stovetop.
  2. Arrange the sliced meats, vegetables, tofu, and noodles on a platter.
  3. Once the broth is simmering, start cooking the ingredients by placing them in the pot using chopsticks or a strainer.
  4. 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