Mala Hot Pot Feast (麻辣火锅盛宴)

Experience the spicy and numbing flavors of Sichuan cuisine with this 麻辣火锅盛宴 (Mala Hot Pot Feast) recipe. This hot pot feast is perfect for gatherings and will surely impress your guests with its bold and aromatic flavors.

Mala Hot Pot Feast (麻辣火锅盛宴)

Ingredients

  • 500g thinly sliced beef
  • 300g lamb, thinly sliced
  • 200g beef tripe, cleaned and sliced
  • 300g firm tofu, cubed
  • 150g enoki mushrooms, bottom trimmed
  • 150g shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 150g napa cabbage, sliced
  • 150g bean sprouts
  • 100g glass noodles
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 cup dried red chilies
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece ginger, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, water, Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilies, vegetable oil, soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  2. Arrange the beef, lamb, beef tripe, tofu, mushrooms, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and glass noodles on a platter.
  3. Prepare a portable stove for the hot pot at the dining table.
  4. Once the broth is ready, transfer it to the hot pot and place it on the portable stove. Allow the broth to continue simmering.
  5. Each guest can then cook their desired ingredients in the hot pot, using chopsticks or a small strainer to retrieve the cooked items.
  6. Enjoy the 麻辣火锅盛宴 (Mala Hot Pot Feast) with steamed rice and dipping sauces.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Portable stove Hot pot Platter

Tools

Chopsticks Small strainer

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the hot pot feast with steamed rice and a variety of dipping sauces such as sesame sauce, soy sauce, and chili oil.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Adjust the amount of dried red chilies according to your preferred level of spiciness.

Cost

$30