How to Make Chinese Hot Pot at Home
Chinese hot pot is a fun and delicious, communal meal that the entire family can enjoy. Assorted meats and vegetables are cooked in simmering flavored broths in this classic Chinese meal.
Equipment
- Electric Hot Pot Or pots on electric hot plates
Ingredients
Common Broth Options
- Mushroom broth mild
- Tomato Based Broth mild
- Bone Broths varies
- Spicy Broth spicy
- Sichuan Numbing Broth spicy
Meat Options (choose 1-2 per 4 people)
- Sliced Ribeye
- Sliced Beef Short Rib
- Sirloin
- Beef Tongue
- Sliced Chicken
- Tenderloin
- Pork Belly
- Beef Meatballs
- Sliced Pork Shoulder
Seafood Options (Choose 1-2 per 4 people)
- Shrimp
- Fish Balls
- Scallops
Vegetables Options (Choose 1-2 per 4 people)
- Mustard Greens
- Assorted Mushrooms Enoki, Shitake, or Oyster
- Lotus Roots
- Napa Cabbage
- Chrysanthemum leaves (tongho)
- Daikon Roots
- Baby Bok Choy
Starch Options (Choose 1-2 per 4 people)
- Chinese Dumplings
- Asian Noodles
- Cubed Potatoes
Instructions
- Combine the hot pot broth mixes with about 4-6 cups of water or broth. The pot should be filled about ¾ of the way full to prevent boiling over.
- Bring the broths to a brief boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the assorted ingredients in the broth, cooking and eating as you go. If the liquid level drops below half full, add more water or broth.
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